: Attleborough
: Manufacturing
: Production Stream Manager
: Nights – 4 on 4 off - 6:00pm – 6:00am
We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Shift Manager to join our Manufacturing team at Attleborough.
Working a permanent night shift pattern of 4 on 4 off (6:00pm–6:00am), you will be responsible for leading and developing a team of Production Team Leaders to maximise manufacturing performance, improve operational efficiency, and deliver outstanding standards in safety, quality, cost, and service.
You will play a key role in driving Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives, embedding best practice, and creating a high-performing culture that supports both business goals and customer expectations.
As part of the Pilgrim's Europe way of working, this is a site-based role, requiring visible leadership and close collaboration with operational teams across the factory.
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Build and promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and coaching.
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Champion our "Go for Zero" approach, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
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Ensure risk assessments are in place and corrective actions are completed.
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Monitor, report, and improve safety performance metrics.
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Promote a culture where food safety, quality, and authenticity are a condition of doing business.
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Ensure products are manufactured right first time and GMP standards are maintained.
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Escalate and manage significant quality concerns appropriately.
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Support the delivery of the Production Stream strategic plan and key operational objectives.
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Ensure Team Leaders clearly understand priorities, targets, and expectations.
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Deliver improvements in labour utilisation, waste reduction, OEE, and overall manufacturing performance.
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Manage and support planned and unplanned operational activities, including maintenance, audits, and production changes.
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Monitor ATP performance and respond effectively to escalations.
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Lead, motivate, and develop Team Leaders to create a high-performing and engaged workforce.
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Coach and develop teams using Operational Excellence tools and methods.
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Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and development conversations.
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Support recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning activities.
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Build a strong pipeline of talent for future business needs.
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Manage employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes, with HR support where appropriate.
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Create an environment where team members feel valued, heard, and empowered to contribute ideas.
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Drive Operational Excellence (OPEX) across the production stream.
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Ensure the area remains audit-ready across safety, quality, environmental, manufacturing, and asset management standards.
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Analyse operational data to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
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Lead structured problem-solving activities using OPEX tools and methodologies.
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Improve operational standards including SOPs, work instructions, autonomous maintenance, process specifications, and 5S.
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Ensure KPIs are visible, accurate, and regularly reviewed.
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Drive closure of actions and issues through effective performance management.
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Lead projects and improvement initiatives that support site objectives.
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Identify and eliminate manufacturing losses, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies.
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Ensure improvements are embedded and sustainable.
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Drive continuous improvements that enhance customer satisfaction and business performance.
We are looking for a passionate and driven manufacturing leader who can inspire teams, solve problems, and deliver results within a fast-paced FMCG environment.
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Strong communication and influencing skills.
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Proven ability to coach, develop, and motivate others.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
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Experience creating, implementing, and sustaining operational standards.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Experience within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment.
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Knowledge of health and safety, quality, environmental, and asset management systems.
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Experience of Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Excellence, or OPEX methodologies.
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Foundation level Health & Safety
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Food Safety qualification
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HACCP qualification
At Pilgrim's Europe, we are committed to developing our people and creating opportunities for long-term career growth.
Our benefits include:
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Career development opportunities within a leading international food business
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Ongoing training and leadership development
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Employee benefits and discount platform
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Wellbeing support programmes
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Collaborative and supportive working environment
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Opportunity to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
Our values are at the heart of everything we do:
Availability ¦ Humility ¦ Discipline ¦ Sincerity ¦ Ownership ¦ Determination ¦ Simplicity
If you are a people-focused manufacturing leader with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to join Pilgrim's Europe as a Production Shift Manager Nights!
Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.
We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.
