Quality Leader WML #1

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 60,000 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 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 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
Provide technical support to the production teams, ensuring current product quality & safety standards are maintained and enhanced where appropriate.
Working with the Production Management team to build relationships, develop trust and promote a quality first culture therefore enabling the effective and sustainable transfer of Quality responsibilities to the site through a programme of education and training.

Ensue the Production Stream is working in line with the requirements of OPEX MS and acting upon the non-conformances raised by the Central Group Audit.
Develop technical excellence at all levels within operations, through a programme of training, coaching, and mentoring to enable sustainable high performance against Quality standards.

Ensure operational team has strong technical knowledge on GMP, Allergen Control, Quality system procedures.
Build trust through effective leadership and the skilled application of people management processes and open 2-way communications.

Skills and Experience

• Sound working knowledge of BRC and industry regulations.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of food safety and quality management systems
• Experience in leading audits and proven track record in leading others

You will be a results-focused individual, with the ability to influence others. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong analytical focus and problem-solving skills. Able to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner. Ability to deal with conflict and difficult situations.

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. #PFMERP