Shift Manager - Afternoon Shift - #193033
Sofina Foods Europe
Date: 1 day ago
City: Haverhill
Contract type: Full time
Summary
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.
The Role
This role is responsible for coordinating the operational management of the department and optimising profitability in line with short and long term business strategies, goals, and objectives.
You will lead and direct all High Risk functions to ensure customer requirements and expectations are consistently achieved across delivery, efficiency, food safety, and quality. Working closely with the wider management team, you will play a key role in driving operational performance, developing teams, and supporting the continued growth of the site.
Your Key Responsibilities
Key Behavioural Competencies
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.
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.
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8 Hour Shift
Location
Haverhill, Suffolk
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
5562BR
AdRef
INDB2
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.
The Role
This role is responsible for coordinating the operational management of the department and optimising profitability in line with short and long term business strategies, goals, and objectives.
You will lead and direct all High Risk functions to ensure customer requirements and expectations are consistently achieved across delivery, efficiency, food safety, and quality. Working closely with the wider management team, you will play a key role in driving operational performance, developing teams, and supporting the continued growth of the site.
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
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
- 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 Pension Scheme
- Online Benefits Hub
- Career Development Opportunities
- Supportive and Collaborative Working Culture
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.
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.
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8 Hour Shift
Location
Haverhill, Suffolk
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
5562BR
AdRef
INDB2
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