Business Lead - Lamb

Pilgrim's

  • Llanidloes, Powys Uxbridge, Greater London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
My jobPilgrim's Europe are seeking to recruit an experienced and dynamic Business Unit Lead into our Lamb division, reporting directly to the Pork / Lamb Business Unit Director.Within this opportunity you will have full end to end ownership of the Lamb business unit and it's respective operations sites to drive the overall business performance of the lamb business; encompassing procurement, sales and operational sites to ensure optimal profitability, maximise performance and enhance management structures providing clear strategic direction.As the Business Unit Lead you will have direct leadership of Site Directors, Commercial and Procurement to drive increased profit, efficiency in livestock procurement, decrease in costs and continuous improvement to drive growth.The role will be based either in Uxbridge or Llanidloes - requirement to travel to sites essential .Skills & Knowledge :
  • 5 years' experience operating at a senior level in a business unit leadership role covering operations/ planning / supply chain / commercial role
  • 10 years' experience leading, growing and developing teams
  • Operational knowledge, preferably within lamb
  • Commercial understanding around mix / revenue / margin
  • S&OP understanding
  • Excellent communication and leadership and collaboration skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Operational interface experience
  • Commercial leader experience
  • Equipment / capital input experience
  • Ability to travel as the role requires
  • Flexible to support 24/7 operations
Excellent Salary, benefits and much much more .The companyPilgrim'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 combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.What we'll bring to the tablePeople matterOur valuesDeterminationSimplicityAvailabilityHumilityDisciplineSincerityOwnership

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