Pilgrim's Europe

About the Company

Pilgrim’s Europe is a top UK and European food company employing 20,000 people across 40+ sites in the UK, Ireland, France and The Netherlands. We are a leader in making quality food sustainably in partnership with local farmers through our poultry, pork, lamb and beef supply chains.

Driven by passion and insight, we create better food for everyone, producing own label and branded fresh chicken, pork and lamb, as well as authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products for multiple markets.

Our iconic brands include Richmond, Fridge Raiders, Denny, Galtee, Rollover, Oakhouse and Moy Park.

Building on the best of Moy Park, Pilgrim’s UK, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services, we bring unrivalled scale and expertise to our customers and the opportunity of a better future for our employees.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Pilgrim's Europe

Job Title

Technical Systems Manager

Job Description

**Job Title:** Technical Systems Manager **Role Summary:** Lead and oversee the site’s Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure full compliance with food safety legislation, industry standards, and customer specifications. Act as the primary liaison between technical operations and quality assurance, driving continuous improvement and regulatory adherence. **Expectations:** - Maintain 100% compliance with all applicable food safety and quality regulations. - Achieve measurable improvements in QMS effectiveness and audit scores. - Ensure timely resolution of non‑conformances and corrective actions. - Foster a culture of quality and risk awareness across technical teams. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop, implement, and maintain the site QMS, including documentation, procedures, and records. - Conduct internal audits, manage external audits, and lead corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes. - Monitor and interpret food safety legislation, industry standards, and customer requirements; translate them into actionable site policies. - Provide technical guidance and training to staff on quality and food safety practices. - Coordinate with the Technical Manager and cross‑functional teams to integrate quality objectives into operational processes. - Analyze quality data, generate performance reports, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. - Oversee supplier qualification, monitoring, and compliance related to quality standards. - Manage risk assessments, HACCP plans, and product release procedures. **Required Skills:** - Strong knowledge of food safety regulations (e.g., FSMA, ISO 22000, BRC, IFS). - Proven experience with QMS implementation and audit management. - Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and root‑cause analysis abilities. - Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. - Proficiency in quality software tools and MS Office suite. - Leadership capability to influence and guide multidisciplinary teams. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field. - Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., Certified Quality Auditor, HACCP Certified, ISO 22000 Lead Auditor).

Wirral, United kingdom

On site

24-10-2025