We are Pilgrim s Food Masters, part of the Pilgrim s family since September 2021, (previously part of Kerry Foods) and we have a proud history of developing brilliant food for our customers and consumers that is enjoyed in millions of UK and Irish homes every year.
The wider Pilgrim s company employs around 60,(Apply online only) 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 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.
Role Description This vacancy is a predominately factory-based role, to support our Attleborough Fresh Meals Business realize their full potential, by deploying and embedding our Operational Excellence framework and standards. The role reports into our site-based Operational Excellence Coordinator (OEC) and this OPEX team will deliver collaborative improvements for the site, whilst demonstrating Lean and Continuous Improvement tools and techniques. This role requires someone who is self-motivated and has a can do attitude. You will have a good understanding of continuous process improvement and will have exemplary values and behaviours.
Key Accountabilities - Provide front-line support, coaching and rigor to our factory teams, to facilitate a Best Today, Better Tomorrow culture
- Drive maturity against our established OPEX Standards
- Actively identify improvement opportunities
- Collaborate and drive reductions in waste
- Drive delivery of opportunities to contribute to cost savings across all business areas
- Maintain clear project plans and identify areas of risk
- Drive efficiencies via Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and the use of knowledge, facts, and data
- Provide Gap-Up focus and prioritisation to site Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Completion of projects within defined timeframes
- Deputise in the absence of the Operational Excellence Coordinator
Why Join Pilgrim s Food Masters
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.