Sofina Foods Europe
Fresh 4on4off Line Leader
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Role Overview
As a Fresh Line Leader, you'll play a key role in managing the forming and packing operations on our fresh production line. You'll be responsible for ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety and operational performance.
Working on a permanent 4 on 4 off shift pattern, you'll lead and develop your team, optimise line performance and collaborate closely with departments across the site to deliver excellent results.
Key Duties
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the fresh production line
- Ensure planned production targets are achieved and escalate issues when required
- Monitor hourly performance data and implement improvement actions where necessary
- Maximise productivity while maintaining quality, cost and efficiency targets
- Coordinate effective communication between production and support departments
- Lead and support shift handovers to ensure operational continuity
- Develop, train and motivate team members to achieve their full potential
- Support attendance management, appraisals and people processes
- Ensure materials and packaging are available ahead of production requirements
- Drive the safe and effective use of labour, equipment and resources
- Support site continuous improvement initiatives and improvement targets
- Maintain GMP, traceability and product integrity standards
- Complete audits, KPI reporting and operational checks as required
- Promote a strong health and safety culture and support incident investigations
- Support recruitment activities and labour planning requirements
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Ideal Candidate
- Experienced in a manufacturing environment at Team Leader level or above
- Confident leading, developing and motivating production teams
- Knowledgeable in food manufacturing operations and production processes
- Able to manage performance and achieve operational targets
- Comfortable making decisions and resolving production challenges
- A strong communicator who can build effective working relationships
- Committed to maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and compliance
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
- Focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
Desirable experience:
- Previous experience within the food manufacturing sector
- Experience managing KPIs, production performance and labour planning
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to take on a leadership role within a successful and growing food manufacturing business. You'll have the chance to influence performance, develop people and contribute to site improvements while building your own leadership skills. Benefits include competitive pay, company pension, onsite parking and an employee referral programme.
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About Sofina
Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact.
With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe.
At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.
Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.
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.
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