Operational Excellence Co-Ordinator, Operational Excellence Co-Ordinator

Operational Excellence Co‑ordinator

Join Pilgrim's Europe as an Operational Excellence Co‑ordinator to support the delivery, maturity and long‑term sustainability of our Site OPEX Model. This role is ideal for someone passionate about continuous improvement, people development, and driving a high‑performance culture across a fast‑paced FMCG environment.

Pilgrim's Europe - Enniskillen

• Develop a 3‑5 year site vision aligned to the overall business strategy.
• Co‑own the implementation and sustainability of the OPEX model with the Site Director.
• Partner with functional leads to support their maturity journey using OPEX Pillar standards.
• Conduct site maturity assessments and identify improvement gaps across Leadership, People, Results, Standard Work, and Problem Solving.
• Facilitate improvement plans to progress site maturity and performance.
• Act as a role model for High‑Performing Team values and behaviours.
• Support the GM by stepping in when required.
• Create development plans for yourself and your team.
• Coach, support, and challenge teams at all levels to build a strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Develop and deliver a site culture plan aligned with OPEX principles and company values.
• Plan, prioritise, and track training across the site.
• Provide ongoing feedback to staff and leaders to promote positive change.
• Help individuals grow and achieve their best.
• Identify, track, and drive delivery of performance “Gap Up” opportunities.
• Ensure 8‑step problem‑solving is applied to all agreed improvements.
• Support teams in selecting and using appropriate OPEX tools to close performance gaps.
• Strengthen site Standard Work to minimise risk and variability.
• Identify obstacles to performance and implement actions to remove them.
• Implement and communicate clear performance measures across the site.
• Build formal problem‑solving capability using standard OPEX tools supported by data.
• Ensure all Standard Work is documented, updated and trained effectively.
• Maintain a 12‑month rolling Master Schedule for key projects and improvements.
• Use OPEX tools to ensure systems are robust, connected and fit for purpose.
• Assess site meetings, roles, responsibilities, and management routines to ensure they meet required standards.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to empower and coach others.
• Calm, resilient and positive when under pressure.
• Ability to promote ownership and accountability across teams.

• Lean or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Food industry background.
• Degree in a relevant field.
• Lean Six Sigma Level 4 qualification.

• Lives Pilgrim’s Europe and OPEX values at an exemplary level.
• Builds trust, listens actively and communicates clearly.
• Influences outcomes and maintains focus on priorities.
• Works well under pressure and meets deadlines.
• Courageous, open to change, and embraces new possibilities.
• Fosters a culture of learning, innovation and performance.
• Recognises and rewards flexibility, creativity and results.

• Competitive salary.
• Enhanced employer pension contributions.
• Comprehensive training, development and career progression pathways.
• Opportunity to work within a high‑performing, supportive team culture.
• Company‑wide recognition and reward programmes.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and support services.
• Access to discount schemes and employee savings programmes.
• A culture that celebrates innovation, continuous improvement and personal growth.

Apply today! If you're driven, passionate about operational excellence and excited to help shape the future of Pilgrim's Europe Enniskillen, we'd love to hear from you.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Food and Beverage Manufacturing