Advanced Operative

Sofina Foods Europe; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Grimsby is seeking a dedicated Advanced Operator to optimize production operations while minimizing waste and downtime. The role involves efficient management of production teams and equipment along with ensuring compliance through audits and continual improvement practices. Candidates should possess strong experience in food production, particularly in chilled and frozen environments, alongside relevant food hygiene qualifications.

Benefits

Online Benefits Hub

Life insurance

On-site parking

Company pension

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Experience in chilled and frozen environments with meal production.
• Ability to manage priorities across production.
• Commitment to role model behaviours in production.

Responsibilities

• Optimizing production equipment for maximum efficiency.
• Managing department feedback and controlled budgets.
• Conducting employee and customer complaint audits.

Skills

Production & Packing experience

Knowledge of fish products

Efficient in delivering objectives

Numeracy and literacy skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene (or equivalent)

Job description

Summary

Are you a motivated, multi-skilled operative who can optimise production and minimise waste and downtime? This role could be for you!

The Role

The Advanced Operator, reporting directly to the First Line Manager, is a proactive, highly skilled professional dedicated to optimizing production equipment for maximum efficiency with minimal waste and downtime. This role involves meticulous planning, preparation, and organization of machinery, along with thorough documentation to support streamlined operations. By driving a culture of sustainable, continuous improvement, the Advanced Operator significantly contributes to the overall productivity and efficiency of the line.

We currently have vacancies on our 2 x 8 shift (0500-1300 / 1300-2100 Mon - Fri rotating weekly)

Your Key Responsibilities

• Department Management feedback
• Production & Packing team feedback
• Utilisation of MI
• Controlled Production & Packing budgets
• Audit scores
• Insurance audits.
• Customer complaints
• RTM issues / EHO issues.
• Employee issues.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

• Level 2 Food Hygiene (or equivalent)
• Production & Packing experience.
• Experience of working in Chilled and frozen environments working with meals production, coated fish products and white fish processing products.
• Knowledge of fish products, Production & Packing products around coated processing.
• Efficient in delivering objectives and key measures.
• Ability to take part in Production & Packing segments of audits.
• Ability to manage priorities and projects across your area / line.
• A personal commitment to role model behaviours and to setting the standard.
• A working understanding of Microsoft Office
• Numeracy and literacy skills
  
  

Why Sofina Foods?

• Online Benefits Hub
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Company pension
• Referral programme
  
  

Company Information

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact on the world.

With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, including Young’s Seafood and Karro Food Group.

At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will also have the opportunity to work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.

Sofina Foods has a 25 year history of excellence in the food industry and provides over 500 million meals for the global market every year.

Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world.

If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

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, Day Shift

Location

Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

GB

AutoReqId

4648BR