Site Director: Operational Excellence & Safety Leader

Pilgrim's Europe; Luxulyan; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Executive benefits package

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee discount platform

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a dynamic Site Director to lead our Bodmin operation in Cornwall. You will be accountable for site performance, safety, quality, customer service, and financial delivery, reporting to the Senior Leadership Team.

As a senior manufacturing leader, you will drive lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while inspiring a high-performing team across functions to achieve strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or a complex manufacturing environment.
• Proven responsibility for site-wide operations and P&L performance.
• Strong track record of leading large teams and developing leadership capability.
• Experience driving continuous improvement, efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder and customer management skills.
• Passion for creating high-performing teams and positive site cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of site operations, ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-performing manufacturing environment.
• Deliver site strategy aligned with wider business objectives and drive operational excellence.
• Manage budgets, profitability, and cost control initiatives at the Bodmin site.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing management team and succession plans.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and customer service standards across the site.

Skills

Senior leadership

P&L management

Stakeholder management

People development

Operational excellence

Education

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

NEBOSH/IOSH/HACCP

Tools

Lean tools

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a dynamic Site Director to lead our Bodmin operation in Cornwall. You will be accountable for site performance, safety, quality, customer service, and financial delivery, reporting to the Senior Leadership Team.

As a senior manufacturing leader, you will drive lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while inspiring a high-performing team across functions to achieve strategic growth.