Job Description

Location

Tullamore, County Offaly

Company

Sofina Foods

Hours of Work

Full-time

The Ideal Candidate

• 2–5+ years’ experience in production planning, scheduling or supply chain, ideally within food manufacturing.
• Experience in meat, ham, poultry or chilled food production would be highly desirable.
• Understands how production actually operates, including labour availability, production capacity, changeovers, downtime and raw material constraints.
• Has strong Excel skills.
• Understands food safety, traceability, allergens, stock rotation and product sequencing.
• Can quickly react when production doesn't go to plan—for example, equipment breakdowns, labour shortages, raw material issues or quality holds.

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

IE

Why Sofina Foods?

• Competitive Salary
• Free On Site Parking
• Career Development Opportunities
• Supportive and Collaborative Working Culture

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Schedule

Monday to Friday

Additional Benefits

Discounted or Free Food

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

• 2–5+ years' experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain, ideally within food manufacturing
• Experience within meat, ham, poultry, or chilled food production would be highly desirable
• Strong understanding of production environments, including labour, capacity, changeovers, downtime, and material constraints
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data
• Understanding of food safety, traceability, allergens, stock rotation, and production sequencing
• Strong organisational and problem solving skills
• Able to react quickly and confidently when production plans change
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments
• Proactive and solutions focused approach to planning and production challenges

Plan and coordinate production across the Low Risk Ham and Poultry departments, ensuring customer requirements are met while maximising capacity, managing materials, and supporting efficient production flow.