Temporary Line Leader

Sofina Foods Europe; Fethard; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods is seeking a Line Leader for its Packing department in Ireland. You will lead daily production on designated lines, supervise a team, maintain high standards and ensure targets are met safely and efficiently.

Reporting to the Production Manager and Shift Supervisor, you will monitor CCPs, PPE, quality and food safety, and coach staff through SOPs. You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance and Production to improve efficiency and traceability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading staff in a food manufacturing or production setting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to motivate a team.
• Solid understanding of food safety, quality and health & safety requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail.
• Proactive problem solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Organised and able to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating daily production activities to meet output targets and quality standards.
• Monitoring health, safety, food safety and hygiene, ensuring PPE and procedures are followed.
• Managing CCPs, production records and documentation for compliance and traceability.
• Overseeing spiral freezer operations, temperatures, retention times and equipment.
• Supporting team performance through training, coaching and SOP delivery.
• Collaborating with Quality, Maintenance and Production to resolve issues and improve efficiency.
• Managing product rotation, use-by dates, labelling accuracy and changeovers.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and reporting KPIs; ensuring smooth shift handovers.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organised / time management

Tools

Production systems

Documentation

Job description

Lead a team, drive production performance and play a key role in delivering quality products within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Line Leader to join our Packing department. This position is ideal for an organised and proactive individual with strong leadership skills who can motivate a team, maintain high standards and ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

Reporting to the Production Manager, Shift Supervisor and Senior Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations on your designated lines while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality and health and safety standards.

Key Duties

• Leading and coordinating daily production activities to ensure output targets, quality standards and customer requirements are achieved.
• Monitoring health, safety, food safety and hygiene standards, ensuring correct PPE is worn and company procedures are followed at all times.
• Managing Critical Control Points (CCPs), production records and operational documentation to maintain compliance and traceability.
• Overseeing spiral freezer operations, temperatures, retention times and associated production equipment to ensure product quality standards are maintained.
• Supporting team performance through training, coaching and SOP delivery for both new and existing employees.
• Working closely with Quality, Maintenance and Production teams to resolve issues, improve efficiencies and minimise downtime.
• Monitoring product rotation, raw material use-by dates, labelling accuracy and changeover activities to maintain operational excellence.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, reporting daily KPIs and supporting effective shift handovers and communication across departments.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing, production or supervisory environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and support a team.
• Good understanding of food safety, quality and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Confident using production systems, completing documentation and managing operational records.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Organised and able to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.

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