Location
Haverhill, Suffolk
Company
Sofina Foods
Hours of Work
Full-time
The Ideal Candidate
Key Behavioural Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management capability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive and solutions focused mindset
- Ability to motivate and engage teams to deliver results
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills
- High level of accountability and ownership
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced manufacturing environment
Preferred Experience
- Strong understanding of production line equipment and throughput requirements
- Experience identifying and resolving operational issues proactively
- Previous leadership experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
- Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives beneficial
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Country Code
GB
Why Sofina Foods?
- Company Pension Scheme
- Online Benefits Hub
- Career Development Opportunities
- Supportive and Collaborative Working Culture
AdRef
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Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8 Hour Shift
Salary
£40,000 - £45,000
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Complete all tasks in line with company procedures and risk assessments
- Handle food products in accordance with hygiene, quality, and housekeeping standards
- Work collaboratively with other department managers to support site performance and future growth
- Lead, manage, and support the production team to ensure operational objectives and standards are achieved
- Develop, implement, and monitor operational KPIs and financial controls to drive performance
- Promote and lead a continuous improvement culture using GMP tools and methodologies
- Create and deliver projects focused on cost management and operational efficiency
- Ensure standards relating to product quality, hygiene, equipment, technical compliance, and operator performance are consistently maintained
- Build and maintain effective working relationships across the management team
- Manage disciplinary and grievance processes in line with company procedures
- Support additional management activities and operational requirements as needed
Summary
An exciting opportunity to coordinate and lead a production shift during a period of growth, driving operational performance, continuous improvement, and high standards across all High Risk functions.
