Site Director, Site Director
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£55,000
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1121 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,000, and Pilgrim's Europe is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing Most likely code | £38,500 | £44,000 | £49,500 | £55,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire
Division: Fresh Pork
Leadership Level: Director
Lead One of Our Key Manufacturing Operations!
At Pilgrim's Europe, we're looking for an exceptional Site Director to lead our Spalding operation and play a pivotal role in delivering our strategic, operational, and commercial objectives.
This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader with a proven track record of driving operational excellence, building high-performing teams, delivering financial performance, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer service.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will have full accountability for site performance, profitability, culture, and continuous improvement, ensuring the site remains industry-leading in efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Division: Fresh Pork
Leadership Level: Director
Lead One of Our Key Manufacturing Operations!
At Pilgrim's Europe, we're looking for an exceptional Site Director to lead our Spalding operation and play a pivotal role in delivering our strategic, operational, and commercial objectives.
This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader with a proven track record of driving operational excellence, building high-performing teams, delivering financial performance, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer service.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will have full accountability for site performance, profitability, culture, and continuous improvement, ensuring the site remains industry-leading in efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the Spalding site.
- Own site Health & Safety, ensuring a culture where safety is always the number one priority.
- Deliver operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Drive site profitability through effective cost control, labour optimisation, yield improvement, and operational efficiency.
- Lead and develop a high-performing site leadership team, creating robust succession and talent development plans.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, environmental, legal, and customer requirements.
- Develop and execute site strategies aligned with wider Group objectives.
- Manage significant site budgets, capital investments, and resource planning.
- Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders.
- Champion innovation, growth opportunities, and operational improvements across the business.
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We're looking for a proven senior leader with experience operating in a large-scale manufacturing or food production environment.
Essential Experience
- Senior leadership experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, or a complex fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrable responsibility for full site operations and P&L performance.
- Strong experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams.
- Proven track record of delivering operational excellence and continuous improvement programmes.
- Significant experience managing Health & Safety, Quality, Technical, and Operational standards.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Experience driving cultural change and embedding high-performance behaviours.
- Excellent stakeholder management and customer relationship skills.
- Degree qualified.
- Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement qualifications.
- NEBOSH, IOSH, HACCP, Food Safety, or relevant manufacturing qualifications.
- Experience within the meat, food manufacturing, or FMCG sectors.
As Site Director, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of a major manufacturing operation while joining one of Europe's leading food businesses.
What We Offer
- Competitive executive salary and benefits package.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- Life Assurance
- Employee discounts and lifestyle benefits.
- Opportunities for ongoing leadership development.
- The chance to influence business strategy at Senior Leadership Team level.
- A collaborative culture focused on safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Our Values
Everything We Do Is Guided By Our Values
Determination - Delivering results and never giving up.
Simplicity - Keeping things practical and focused.
Availability - Being open, responsive, and ready to support others.
Humility - Listening, learning, and valuing teamwork.
Sincerity - Acting with honesty, transparency, and respect.
Discipline - Following through on commitments and delivering excellence.
Ownership - Taking responsibility and driving continuous improvement.
If you're an inspiring operational leader looking to make a significant impact within a market-leading food manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of Pilgrim's Europe.
Everything We Do Is Guided By Our Values
Determination - Delivering results and never giving up.
Simplicity - Keeping things practical and focused.
Availability - Being open, responsive, and ready to support others.
Humility - Listening, learning, and valuing teamwork.
Sincerity - Acting with honesty, transparency, and respect.
Discipline - Following through on commitments and delivering excellence.
Ownership - Taking responsibility and driving continuous improvement.
If you're an inspiring operational leader looking to make a significant impact within a market-leading food manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of Pilgrim's Europe.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Production managers and directors in manufacturing (SOC 1121) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~434k in sampleSOC 1121
- Middle half £41,236–82,680
- Median £56,940
- Going rate £55,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,500–49,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Pilgrim's Europe holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1121 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.