Production Supervisor - AM Shift

Location

Haverhill, Suffolk

Company

Sofina Foods

Hours Of Work

Full-Time

The Ideal Candidate

• A fundamental understanding and knowledge of all line equipment and throughput requirements.
• Ability to identify and pre-empt potential operating problems.
• Numerate, articulate and an effective communicator.
• Natural self-starter, able to engage and motivate others.
• Ability to problem solve, identify potential issues and proactively act accordingly, taking appropriate actions in a timely manner.
• Holistic view of line, area and wider business general day-to-day requirements.
• Personal ownership of line achievement.
• Willing to learn from experiences, to work in a productive and professional way with other departments and staff

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?

• Competitive hourly rates
• Paid breaks
• Access to our Online Benefits Hub
• Life insurance & company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Canteen facilities
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• A culture where commitment, teamwork, and high standards are valued and rewarded

   

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Schedule

Monday To Friday

Salary

£32K starting salary (weekly pay)

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 role and tasks required in line with all risk assessments and company procedures. 
• Ensure accurate control of all finished goods, ensuring total traceability of product.
• Plan, develop and implement operational strategies maximising efficiency of manufacturing within cost budget levels and compliance within company policies and statutory legislation, without compromising safety, hygiene, quality, quantity and cost.
• Responsible for handling food products, maintaining high personal hygiene standards and observing all company hygiene, quality and housekeeping rules, as laid out in company induction.
• Drive product quality through the team and all systems available. Ensuring 100% compliance
• Ensure that development and training needs of individuals are consistently applied to create a proactive environment of learning, using training matrix data to achieve job rotation and ensure multi skilling.
• Lead and facilitate individuals and teams to deliver optimal levels of performance on cost, resource and service requirements.
• Ensure effective Management of allergens as well as critical control points in the factory.
• Ensure Paperwork is filled in accurately by the team in a timely manner, for all relevant tasks carried out.
• Maintain standards so that your department is audit ready at any given time.
• Support and deputise for Shift Manager when required.
• Manage disciplinary and grievances in line with company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement in all areas of the operation where greater efficiency, hygiene, quality and safety could be achieved.
• Lead from the front in regard to Safety at work ensuring weekly Gemba walks are included in your work schedule. 
• Ensure daily adherence to labour plan ensuring all variances are highlighted to the Head of Operations. 
• Carry out all other reasonable management requests on an ad hoc basis.

Summary

Join a department with chances to grow and develop a career within Operations.