Sofina Foods Canada

Head of Engineering

Sofina Foods Canada  •  Cookstown, GB (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Location

Cookstown, County Tyrone

Company

Sofina Foods

Hours of Work

Full-time

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience working in a similar environment
  • Previous experience in a supervisory role, supervising calibration and repairs on production equipment
  • Experience and an in depth understanding of Maintenance Systems and Quality Systems for a food manufacturing environment, including but not limited to, deviations, root cause analysis, training, and good documentation practices.
  • Able to organize own work on a routine basis requiring minimal supervision.
  • Able to provide updates and tracking on tasks.
  • Good communication skills required, both verbal and written

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?

At Sofina, you’re not just a number - you’re part of a global team that values craftsmanship, growth, and innovation.
Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Security & Stability: Join a well-established business with over 13,000 employees across Canada and Europe
  • Long-Term Growth: We promote from within and offer structured training pathways for career development
  • Culture That Cares: From health and safety to personal development, we prioritise people first
  • Competitive Pay & Support: Enjoy a strong salary package, contributory pension, and life assurance
  • Modern Workplace: Onsite parking, digital benefits hub, and clean, high-standard production facilities

We don’t just offer benefits—we offer a working environment where your skills are respected and your future is supported.

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Schedule

Monday to Friday, Day Shift

Additional Benefits

Car Allowance, Company Bonus Scheme, Company Pension Scheme, Discounted or Free Food, Enhanced Sick Pay, Private Medical Insurance

Salary

Competitive Salary

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

  • Lead planned shutdowns
  • Develop and implement engineering standards and procedures
  • Represent the department in cross-functional meetings
  • Provide on-call support
  • Manage, mentor, and develop the engineering and maintenance team to drive operational excellence across the site

Drive engineering performance and reliability in a high-paced pork production environment.

Sofina Foods Canada

About Sofina Foods Canada

Sofina Foods is a privately owned Canadian company headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Canada dedicated to providing great-tasting, high-quality food products for consumers. As one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for both retail and foodservice customers, Sofina Foods has a broad portfolio of branded and private label pork, beef, fish, turkey, and chicken products. In May 2021, Sofina expanded its footprint into Europe and the UK by acquiring a number of pork and seafood manufacturing companies. The pork division, including Karro, is one of the largest processors and suppliers of products across the UK and Ireland. The seafood division is the largest provider of chilled and frozen products in the UK and includes the iconic 200-year-old Young’s Seafood brand.

Globally, the company operates 44 sites and has over 13,000 employees.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Markham, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
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