Production Stream Group Leader, Production Stream Group Leader

Pilgrim's Europe; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Production Stream Group Leader to join their dynamic team in Attleborough. This full-time role offers the opportunity to lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment, focusing on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will manage production lines, implement new standards, and foster a positive workplace culture. With a commitment to work-life balance and career development, this company values your ideas and contributions. If you're ready to take your leadership skills to the next level and make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Work-life balance

Development programmes

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG Industry with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in communication and natural coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage production lines and optimize manufacturing performance.
• Promote safety culture and ensure team engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Continuous Improvement

Coaching

Safety Management

Numerical Skills

Education

Foundation Level Health and Safety

Food Safety and HACCP

Tools

MS Office Tools

Job description

This is a {Contract Type} , Full Time vacancy that will close in 4 days at 23:59 BST .

My job

We are on the lookout for passionate and driven Production Stream Group Leaders to join our dynamic team in Attleborough! If you're energised by fast-paced environments, thrive on building high-performing teams, and love seeing your leadership translate into real results, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Job Title: Production Stream Group Leader

Location: Attleborough

Contract Type: Permanent/Full time

Working Hours: 4 on - 4 off - 06:00 - 18:00

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing up to 4 lines in a specific area of the factory
• Optimise manufacturing performance by implementing new and improved standards with a key focus on team member safety, product quality and product optimisation
• Build a culture of safety amongst the Team Leaders through leading by example and re enforcing positive safety culture and climate within the production stream.
• Confirm that all processes and tasks have formal risk assessment and corrective actions have been completed as a priority
• Track report and improve safety performance metrics and ensure that team members have a safe working environment.
• Proactively support the creation of the production stream strategic plan which includes the priority areas of continuous improvement focus
• Lead the Production Stream team and ensure that team members are engaged to create a positive and stable environment in which they can develop and flourish. Promote cross functional involvement to optimise the correct mix of support.
• Ensure line KPIs are updated and displayed to standard. Monitor CCC board and progress the closure of open issues
• Use appropriate OPEX tools to eliminate manufacturing bottlenecks, sku complexity, major breakdowns, or the loss of services to manufacture. Ensure that all improvements to new or modified standards are sustainable
• Track and optimise labour, waste, and impacts to OEE.
• Support all planed and unplanned production stream related events or activities such as team briefings, preventative maintenance, adjustments to manufacturing plans, customer audits etc with a view to maximising overall performance.

What You Will Need:

• Proficient written, numerical, and verbal skills in the English language.
• Experience in a FMCG Industry
• Understanding of safety, quality, environmental and asset management systems.
• Experience in Manufacture / Continuous Improvement / OPEX.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to influence
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills. The ability to create and implement standards.
• Natural coaching ability.
• Proficient with MS Office tools.
• Foundation level Health and Safety, Food Safety and HACCP.

Why Join Us:

• work-life balance
• development programmes and career progression opportunities
• lead a fantastic team with real impact
• competitive salary and benefits
• a supportive environment where your ideas matter

Take the Lead. Make a Difference. Shape the Future!

If you are ready to take your leadership skills to the next level and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and start your journey with us!

The company

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.