Line Supervisor

Location

Hull, East Yorkshire

Company

Sofina Foods

Hours of Work

Full-time

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and production line operation
• Sound knowledge of food safety, GMP, and HSE policies and procedures
• Excellent people leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams
• Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
• IT literacy, with the ability to manage systems and performance data
• A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge inefficiencies
• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role (minimum)
• Experience managing performance, people development, and compliance standards
• Confident and resilient under pressure
• Results-driven with a passion for improvement
• Strong team ethic – committed to building high-performing, collaborative teams
• Analytical, with the ability to identify and resolve production or equipment issues
• Open to feedback and committed to personal and professional growth

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

GB

Why Sofina Foods?

• Free onsite parking
• Life Assurance
• Online benefits portal
• Digicare App

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8 Hour Shift, No Weekends

Salary

Competitive Rates

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

• Lead production lines through effective people and asset management
• Ensure production targets are met and escalate issues where necessary
• Maintain compliance with all relevant site, statutory and legislative policies and procedures
• Monitor real-time performance through SIC boards, Lean Driver, and Hellenic systems, identifying actions for improvement
• Maximise productivity, ensuring output meets quality, cost and delivery expectations
• Coordinate with other departments and facilitate effective communication across shifts
• Ensure consistent and high-quality shift handovers
• Manage the training, development, and motivation of shift personnel
• Monitor absence and attendance, carrying out return-to-work interviews and supporting disciplinary processes where needed
• Ensure availability of all necessary raw materials and packaging prior to manufacture
• Drive site improvement targets and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Complete audits, shift KPIs and production documentation to the required standard
• Champion health & safety, GMP, traceability, and food safety compliance
• Lead by example in promoting a safe and efficient working environment

Summary

A Leadership Opportunity to Drive Performance, Standards and Team Success in Production