Operations Manager
- Manufacturing
- Other
- Chippenham
- Permanent / Full Time
4/3/2024
The wider Pilgrim’s company employs around 60,000 people across the globe and we’re one of the world’s biggest food companies. We aim to become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for all our team members.
Our Pilgrim’s Food Masters portfolio includes famous brands that are some of the UK and Ireland’s favourites, such as Denny, Galtee, Richmond and Fridge Raiders. We are the UK’s biggest producer of prepared meals, making delicious chilled and frozen ready meals for every major supermarket in the UK. And our Accelerator business includes newer brands like Rollover Hot Dogs and Oakhouse Meals that target different consumer groups in unique ways.
We strive every day to make Pilgrim’s Food Masters a safe, healthy and happy place to work for all of our 4,500 employees. We will give full and equal consideration to all applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion and sexual orientation. Continuing to build a diverse workforce is fundamental to our business and we value the critical role it plays in creating a truly inclusive workplace.
About The Role
To oversee the day-to-day operational running of the business. Ensuring all departments are fully integrated & working together. Optimising operational processes, implementing working procedures reducing operational overheads, consolidating distribution partners, and ensuring we comply with PFM Standards.
What You Will Be Doing
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze operational data, and make informed decisions to drive improvements.
- Collaborate with finance teams to analyze financial reports, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive revenue growth.
- Foster strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely and reliable deliveries out.
- Collaborate with procurement teams to optimize supply chain processes and inventory management.
- Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards across all locations.
- Establish and uphold operational protocols to ensure consistent quality in both service and products.
- Monitor compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
- Commercial Acumen
- Conflict Management
- Strategic
- Analytical Skills and Data Interpretation
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Ability to work with internal & external stakeholders
- Operational knowledge of the business
Our values are at the heart of our business and drive everything we do. Availability is key as we are receptive and open and prepared to take on new challenges. Humility is important to us as we listen and respect each other and value opinions of others. Discipline is vital to fulfil commitment internally and externally. We need to be truthful to each other and respectful of other opinions, so Sincerity drives us. At Pilgrim’s we focus on what’s practical and important so through Simplicity, Ownership and Determination brings success. All these core values culminate into our vision which is: To be the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.
We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.