Team Lead

Our new Team Leader will play a vital role in ensuring our Primal or Slicing department consistently delivers high-quality products while achieving production targets safely and efficiently. You'll lead your shift by motivating your team, maintaining exceptional standards, and creating a positive working environment where people can thrive.

Working closely with Production, Technical, Quality, Engineering, Logistics and HR, you'll help drive operational excellence through strong leadership, continuous improvement and a commitment to food safety and quality.

## The Ideal Candidate
You will be an experienced people leader who enjoys developing others and delivering results in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You'll also bring:
- A minimum Leaving Certificate (or equivalent), with a qualification in supervision, people management, science or a related discipline being advantageous.
- At least two years' experience leading a team within food manufacturing.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to motivate and develop others.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluent English.
- Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities.
- A commitment to maintaining exceptional food safety, quality and health & safety standards.
- A proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

## Why Sofina Foods?
At Sofina Foods, you'll become part of a business that values its people as much as its products. You'll have the opportunity to lead an established team, influence operational performance and develop your leadership career within a successful and growing food manufacturing business.

## 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
You will be responsible for leading your production team to deliver outstanding performance by:
- Leading your team to achieve daily production plans and key performance targets.
- Setting clear objectives, monitoring performance and providing regular coaching and feedback.
- Championing the highest standards of food safety, product quality, hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Promoting a culture where health and safety is a priority for everyone.
- Developing, mentoring and supporting colleagues to maximise capability and engagement.
- Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across the production area.
- Building strong working relationships with Quality, Technical, Engineering, Logistics and HR teams.
- Ensuring equipment and work areas are maintained to support safe and efficient production.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality and operational performance.
- Supporting the effective use and ongoing development of production systems.

## Summary
Lead a high-performing production team where quality, safety and people come first.