The Role

The key aspect of the role is to take accountability for all aspects of the food safety, legality, quality and Integrity priorities for our Sofina Cookstown site . To act as the Technical Business Partner with the Head of Operations. Head of Technical -Pork operation and the broader technical department to leverage Technical expertise to deliver the sites agreed food safety agenda.

Company Information

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.

Key Accountabilities

• To act as a professional and trusted advisor to the cluster leadership team on all Food Safety, quality and Technical matters relating to the site
• The application of financial rigor to all Technical activity to ensure value for money for the business.
• Set and deliver Technical goals, collaborating across teams and sites.
• Leading customer & 3rd party certification audits, supporting customer UK and overseas supplier visits and ensuring strong relationships with customers are achieved.
• Aligning systems and processes across the cluster and promoting best practice within the business.
• To liaise with HR & L&D Departments to ensure a robust succession, talent, training and development process is embedded for the site.

Skills and Experience Required

• Level 4 Food Hygiene (or equivalent)
• Advanced HACCP (or equivalent)
• 5+ years of Technical leadership experience; with exposure to FMCG environments, retailer audit standards and being ‘audit ready’.
• Experience of working in fresh meat and chilled environments
• Knowledge of food safety law and labelling laws.
• Knowledge of exporting legislation.
• Evident confidence in presentation, communication and negotiating with professional peer groups.
• Ability to lead audits and ensure delegated Managers are able to lead also.
• Track record of delivery
• Ability to manage priorities and projects in a collaborative

Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Online Benefits Hub
• Canteen
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Health & wellbeing programme

Additional Benefits

Private medical insurance

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Location

Cookstown

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

GB

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