Overview
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Location: Carrickmacross
Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 16:30
Are you passionate about building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and making a real impact in a fast-paced FMCG environment? We’re looking for a Production Stream Manager to join our Manufacturing team in Carrickmacross.
About the Role
As a Production Stream Manager, you will lead and develop a team using OPEX principles to deliver safety, quality, service, and performance in line with our business and customer goals. You’ll be responsible for creating a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and collaboration while ensuring production targets are consistently achieved.
What You’ll Do
* Lead on Safety: Build a strong safety-first culture, manage risk assessments, and champion “Go for Zero” initiatives.
* Drive Strategy: Align your team’s performance with business goals using clear KPIs and master schedules.
* Build Teams: Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team while encouraging cross-functional collaboration.
* Improve Operations: Apply OPEX tools, problem-solving, and data analysis to optimise processes, reduce waste, and boost reliability.
* Deliver Results: Ensure high-quality, right-first-time production while maximising efficiency and meeting customer expectations.
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in FMCG manufacturing. Strong background in OPEX, Continuous Improvement, or Manufacturing Excellence. Knowledge of safety, quality, environmental, and asset management systems. Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills. A proactive leader who can influence culture, drive change, and build trust.
Qualifications
* Essential: Intermediate Food Safety, Level 3 HACCP, IOSH Managing Safety (or equivalent).
* Desirable: Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Science, or related field.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a business that values safety, innovation, and continuous learning.
* Work in a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
* Play a key role in shaping performance and culture at our Carrickmacross site.
If you’re ready to take ownership, lead with purpose, and make a real impact in manufacturing excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join us on our journey to operational excellence.
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 employ about 20,000 people who share core values and a passion for producing high quality, innovative food enjoyed by millions in the UK, Ireland and Europe.
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