Sofina Foods Europe
Key Operative / Line Leader PM

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Role Overview
As a Line Leader, you'll play an important role in delivering efficient, high-quality production by supporting the day-to-day operation of the line. Working closely with the Area Manager, you'll help develop team capability, maintain compliance standards and ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop leadership skills within food manufacturing while gaining valuable experience in people development, operational performance and continuous improvement.
Key Duties
- Coordinate the daily running of the production line alongside the Area Manager
- Support line performance to achieve production targets, run speeds and quality standards
- Train and develop new starters and existing operatives to build a multi-skilled team
- Monitor team performance and contribute to individual training plans
- Identify production challenges and support corrective actions to minimise disruption
- Promote adherence to health and safety, food safety and technical standards
- Encourage quality-focused behaviours and ensure non-conforming products are identified
- Maintain high housekeeping and hygiene standards through a clean-as-you-go approach
- Complete production paperwork, checks and records accurately
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across the business
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Ideal Candidate
- Knowledgeable in production line equipment and throughput requirements
- A confident communicator who can engage and support others
- Able to motivate colleagues and contribute positively to team performance
- Comfortable identifying issues and taking proactive action to resolve them
- Numerate, organised and able to complete documentation accurately
- Committed to maintaining high standards of quality, safety and compliance
- A team player who enjoys working collaboratively across departments
- Eager to learn, develop and progress within a manufacturing environment
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to build leadership experience within a supportive and fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll play a key role in developing people, improving performance and contributing to business success while benefiting from ongoing development opportunities. Benefits include paid breaks, an online benefits hub, company pension, life insurance, wellbeing support, an employee referral programme and onsite parking and canteen facilities.
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.


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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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