Amazon: Operations Manager (M/W/D)

Pilgrim's Europe Lead Operational Excellence in a Fast-Paced Food Manufacturing Environment! Pilgrim's Europe is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join our Craigavon site. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving operational performance across a busy food manufacturing operation. You'll lead production teams to deliver exceptional standards in safety, quality, service, cost, and people development, while championing a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Lead and develop manufacturing teams to achieve production, quality, safety, and service targets. Ensure the highest standards of Health & Safety, Food Safety, GMP, and compliance are maintained at all times. Deliver site KPIs including productivity, yield, labour utilisation, waste reduction, and customer service performance. Manage budgets, operational costs, and resource planning to maximise profitability.
Lead performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement activities. Collaborate with Technical, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR, and Commercial teams to deliver business objectives. Support the implementation of strategic initiatives, capital projects, and operational improvement programmes. Ensure the site remains audit-ready and fully compliant with customer, legal, and company standards.
Essential Proven Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, or Factory Manager experience within food manufacturing or FMCG . Excellent understanding of food safety, quality standards, and operational compliance. Experience managing KPIs, costs, labour planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Food, or a related discipline. IOSH, NEBOSH, HACCP, or Food Safety qualifications. Experience within chilled, fresh food, or protein manufacturing.
Competitive salary and benefits package. Bonus opportunity. Pension scheme. Life assurance. Employee discount platform. Ongoing learning and development opportunities. Career progression within one of Europe's leading food manufacturing businesses. If you're an ambitious operational leader looking to make a significant impact within a leading food manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.