Night Shift Line Leader — Food Production & Coaching

Sofina Foods Europe; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a Night Shift Production Leader for Sofina Foods Europe to oversee a busy production line in a food manufacturing setting. You will ensure safe, efficient and high-quality output while developing and coaching your team on a night shift, Sunday to Thursday, 22:00-06:00.

You will collaborate with Shift Leaders, Technical teams, Engineering and site functions to reach production goals. You will lead, monitor, and improve KPIs, drive continuous improvement, and promote a strong food

Qualifications

• Experience in a Team Leader, Line Leader or Production Supervisor role within manufacturing.
• Skilled at managing performance, prioritising workload and solving operational problems.
• Experienced in leading and developing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality and health & safety standards.
• Familiar with continuous improvement methodologies and KPI management.
• Confident communicating with colleagues at all levels and building effective working relationships.
• Organised, accountable and able to make sound decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, service and cost targets.
• Monitor and manage key performance indicators, using data to identify issues and drive improvement.
• Champion a positive food safety, quality and health & safety culture across your area.
• Coach, develop and support team members, new starters and future talent.
• Manage resource planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels and capability across the line.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste and deliver cost savings.
• Work closely with Technical, Engineering, HR, L&D and HSE teams to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with food safety, quality and legislative requirements.

Skills

Team Leader

Line Leader

Production Supervisor

Performance management

People development

Food safety knowledge

Continuous improvement

Job description

We are seeking a Night Shift Production Leader for Sofina Foods Europe to oversee a busy production line in a food manufacturing setting. You will ensure safe, efficient and high-quality output while developing and coaching your team on a night shift, Sunday to Thursday, 22:00-06:00.

You will collaborate with Shift Leaders, Technical teams, Engineering and site functions to reach production goals. You will lead, monitor, and improve KPIs, drive continuous improvement, and promote a strong food