My job To optimise and aid manufacturing performance by implementing new and improved standards with a key focus on team member safety & development, product quality and product optimisation. Ensuring the team are aligned with the goals of our business Strategy and with the expectations of our customers. Key Accountabilities: Safety is a condition Build a culture of safety amongst the team through leading by example and reenforcing positive safety culture and climate within the production stream. Confirm that all processes and tasks have formal risk assessments and corrective actions have been completed as a priority. Embrace "Go for Zero" by promoting positive behaviours, taking hazards spotted during the shift through root cause analysis, problem solving near misses and coaching team members to work safely. Reporting all safety issues and uploading of information to Quor to allow for close out of identified issues. Confirm that all team members have the appropriate training to do their required task. Report, track and improve safety performance metrics and ensure that team members have a safe working environment. Production Stream Strategy Proactively support the creation of the production stream strategic plan which includes the priority areas of continuous improvement focus. Deploy this plan by delivering the key objectives for which you are responsible, maintaining a key focus on the metrics of the area and the delivery of deadlines while addressing the impacts of change on team members. Ensure that each team member understands their role in delivering the objectives and make any appropriate adjustments identified as part of the feedback and communication loop Build a high performing team 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. Build team capability by training, coaching and by using the OPEX tools, systems, and standards to guide. Focus on priority problem solving activity and ensure that there is clear measurement of performance and alignment with the goals of the organisation. Highlight the successes to build pride and positively motivate. Recruit and select capable team members and induct into our organisation. Manage on-going performance through 1:1s and My Success and encourage regular feedback. Identify and create a pipeline of talent who may be capable of higher performance or career progression. Build trust through the effective use of management tools and processes and encourage team members to speak freely. Manage grievance and disciplinary issues as required with the necessary support from HR. Encourage the team to participate in business improvement activities such as Our Voice, and to get involved in creating solutions to common problems. OPEX Improvement Confirm that your production stream is operating to standard and is audit ready across safety, quality, environmental, manufacture and asset management. Promptly investigate the root cause of any deviations and implement the necessary corrective measures to sustain. Improve process reliability by Identifying gaps in the system where there are missing or inadequate standards and make the necessary corrections to these. This could be in the form of improvements to Work Element Sheets, SOP's / Work Instructions, Autonomous Maintenance, Machine Settings, Product and Process Specifications, 5S Standards or other. Coach team members on the application of appropriate OPEX tools. Gather & analyse data to identify trends and gaps in our process to focus our resource on solving the priority problems. Use 8 step problem solving methodology or other OPEX tools to involve team members in continued improvement activity. Ensure line KPIs are updated and displayed to standard. Monitor CCC board and progress the closure of open issues. Deliver value for the business and for the customer Effectively manage projects identified in the production stream master schedule or the site goals and gap up plans. 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. Skills & Knowledge 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 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. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.