Team Leader

Location

Fethard, County Tipperary

Company

Sofina Foods

Hours of Work

Full-time

The Ideal Candidate

• Safeguarding the safety of all team members by ensuring the Health and Safety guidelines are strictly adhered to.
• Ensure that the product produced in their area is of the highest quality and that no sub-standard product leaves their area 
• Supervise, coach and develop a team of operators.
• Responsible for meeting production plans and schedules
• Support the Supervisor in his/her role

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Country Code

IE

Why Sofina Foods?

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

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Schedule

Monday to Friday

Salary

€16.01 per hour

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

• Implement and monitor Health & Safety and hygiene policies, ensuring PPE compliance and reporting quality defects.
• Plan and oversee daily production to meet cooking demands, ensuring correct product rotation (FIFO).
• Monitor all Critical Control Points (CCPs) and report issues promptly to the quality department.
• Manage QR and PR records, including QR16/Visunet systems, and ensure accurate data transfer from cook sheets.
• Conduct CCP2B2C checks for spiral 1 and 2 outfeeds and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with other departments regarding temperatures, schedules, trolleys, and equipment usage.
• Oversee spiral 1 and 2 operations, oven racks, metal detectors, and freezer setups, including defrosting, washing, and night hold cycles.
• Ensure correct labelling on Season terminals and proper spacing between cooks.
• Report team issues to supervisors and coordinate with Maintenance on equipment faults or breakages.
• Contribute to continuous improvement (C.I.) projects and process enhancements.
• Provide SOP training, mentor and develop staff, and address performance issues.
• Conduct advance setup of lines and freezers and manage changeover sanitation and timing.
• Attend daily shift meetings and report KPI results to teams, addressing operational issues.
• Control raw material ‘Use By’ dates and ensure adherence to production and labelling standards.
• Respond to reasonable supervisor and management requests.

Summary

Seeking a Production Team Leader to manage daily operations, ensure safety and quality compliance, train staff, and drive continuous improvement.