Manufacturing Manager

About Pilgrim's Food Masters
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 everyyear.
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 of our teammembers.
Our Pilgrim's Food Masters portfolio includes famous brands that are some of the UK and Irelands 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 mealsfor 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 Master's 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
Role Description
We are looking for a Manufacturing Manager to join our team at one of our sites in Southall.
Key responsibilities
- To ensure all operations and activities within their remit of control are conducted in a Safe manner and in accordance with site Health & Safety policy and in accordance with the six elements of the site Quality Policy
- Lead, manage and motivate the site teams, coaching and encouraging people to achieve results that meet targets and objectives and support the site's mission (e.g. Right first time)
- Review, challenge and guide as appropriate the daily/weekly plan for the site with planning manager to achieve service levels, hit labour targets and optimise machine Performance. Communicate with customer supply chain teams if needed.
- Review site performance during each shift; ensure effective communications happens between the teams and managers to respond effectively and timely.
- Analyse, review weekly KPI report and develop action plans for team and self to address negative KPI variances and continuously improve performance.
- Take the lead in implementing lean manufacturing initiatives on site and making them a part of the site culture by understanding, supporting and facilitating work standardisation, visual management, Jishuken projects and other aspects of the Kerry productionSystem.
- Motivate coach and develop Shift managers and Team Leaders by regularly reviewing performance, giving feedback, setting individual objectives and supporting performance.
- Represent operations at site management meetings, reporting accurate information, co-operating to resolve problems and driving continuous improvement (including NPD and Engineering)
- Be involved in the budgeting process for the site with regards to operational labour costs. Be involved in development of the site manufacturing strategy
- Take appropriate actions to address shortfall in numbers and /or skills, including developing new job roles if needed, involvement in the recruitment and selection of new staff and managers.
- Co-operate with colleagues cross functionally to consistently carry out the site's policies and procedures (including the protection of company assets and legal requirements) in order to develop and maintain a safe and well-managed site.
- Prepare and organise the site for internal and external audits and customers visits effectively promoting the site, building confidence and long-term relationships
Qualifications and skills
Essential:

- Previous experience with ISOH
- Food Safety minimum level 3
- Previous experience in a management role
- Excellent Leadership and Interpersonal skills
- Efficiency with Microsoft Office
Desirable:

- Lean management skills
- Knowledge of FMCG chilled food environment advantageous
- Material management and supply chain knowledge
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. Disciplineis 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 Determinationbrings 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