Process Control Operative 2x8

Talosats Careers; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online benefits hub

Company pension

Life insurance

Wellbeing support

Onsite parking

Canteen facilities

Employee referral programme

Job summary

Sofina Foods is seeking an Assistant Line Leader to support the production line, maintain food safety and quality standards, and deliver customer specifications. Reporting to the Line Leader, you will act in their absence and drive improvements in efficiency and conformance on a fast-paced line.

Ideal candidates have substantial food manufacturing experience, Level 3 Food Hygiene, HACCP knowledge, and a proactive coaching approach to developing the team in a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced within a food production environment.
• Detail-focused with a strong commitment to quality standards.
• Qualified to Level 3 Food Hygiene or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable in HACCP principles and food safety requirements.
• Numerate and literate with the ability to complete records accurately.
• Customer-focused with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Confident supporting and coaching colleagues.
• Committed to delivering high standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Three or more years' experience within food manufacturing.
• Experience supporting line performance and team development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production line in the absence of the Line Leader.
• Carry out routine quality checks and support colleagues in achieving first-time conformance.
• Ensure food safety and quality standards are maintained across the production area.
• Report non-conformances promptly and support corrective actions.
• Confirm the availability of ingredients, labels and packaging before production begins.
• Maintain accurate production records and management information.
• Oversee machinery hygiene checks and report defects to the relevant teams.
• Set up machinery correctly to support efficient line operation.
• Support audit preparation and continuous improvement activities.
• Help drive improvements in quality, compliance and production performance.

Skills

Detail-focused

HACCP knowledge

Customer-focused

Problem solving

Coaching colleagues

Food safety awareness

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene or equivalent

Job description

Support production excellence, champion quality standards and help deliver great products every day.

Role Overview

As an Assistant Line Leader, you'll play a key role in supporting the efficient running of the production line while maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards. Reporting to the Line Leader, you'll take responsibility for line performance in their absence and help ensure production plans are delivered safely, efficiently and to customer specification.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced food manufacturing professional to develop leadership skills and build a rewarding career within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Duties

• Manage the production line in the absence of the Line Leader
• Carry out routine quality checks and support colleagues in achieving first-time conformance
• Ensure food safety and quality standards are maintained across the production area
• Report non-conformances promptly and support corrective actions
• Confirm the availability of ingredients, labels and packaging before production begins
• Maintain accurate production records and management information
• Oversee machinery hygiene checks and report defects to the relevant teams
• Set up machinery correctly to support efficient line operation
• Support audit preparation and continuous improvement activities
• Help drive improvements in quality, compliance and production performance

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced within a food production environment
• Detail-focused with a strong commitment to quality standards
• Qualified to Level 3 Food Hygiene or equivalent
• Knowledgeable in HACCP principles and food safety requirements
• Numerate and literate with the ability to complete records accurately
• Customer-focused with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Confident supporting and coaching colleagues
• Committed to delivering high standards in a fast-paced environment

Desirable experience:

• Three or more years' experience within food manufacturing
• Experience supporting line performance and team development

Why Join Us?

You'll join a business where quality, food safety and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. This role offers the opportunity to develop leadership experience, take on greater responsibility and contribute directly to production success. Benefits include an online benefits hub, company pension, life insurance, wellbeing support, onsite parking, canteen facilities and an employee referral programme.

About Sofina

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.

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.

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

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