Job Description

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

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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

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.