Process Leader

Sofina Foods, Ladywell, West Lothian

Process Leader

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Sofina Foods, Ladywell, West Lothian

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 24 Aug | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: e4ef95566c1040fe98e85f3043e997b6

Location ref: Ladywell, West Lothian

Full Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and people focused production leader to take responsibility for a designated area, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety expectations are consistently achieved. You will coach and develop your team, manage day to day performance, and work closely with HR, Training, and wider site functions to improve capability, engagement, and operational performance. A key part of the role will be identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, challenging labour and throughput performance, and ensuring the area remains audit ready. AutoReqId,

  • Lead, coach, and develop your team to deliver production, yield, quality, and safety targets
  • Manage absence, performance, conduct, holiday cover, and employee relations in line with company policies
  • Support onboarding and deliver training plans to develop team capability
  • Promote Sofina values of Integrity, Respect, and Accountability across the area
  • Drive employee engagement and support local and company recognition initiatives
  • Monitor KPIs, labour costs, and throughput, identifying and delivering opportunities for improvement
  • Work with your team and wider functions to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure the area remains audit ready and consistently meets food safety, quality, hygiene, and H&S standards
  • Champion positive food safety and quality culture, ensuring all required standards and paperwork are maintained
  • Role model safe behaviours and ensure colleagues follow company H&S procedures

    Previous leadership experience within a production or FMCG environment
  • Level 3 Food Hygiene and HACCP Level 3 (or equivalent)
  • Experience working to BRC standards and maintaining audit readiness
  • Strong people management and communication skills
  • Confident decision maker with the ability to challenge and influence others
  • Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
  • Strong focus on developing and supporting others
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Experience within a chilled food manufacturing environment would be advantageous

    Sofina Foods, 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.

    Competitive Salary Company Pension Scheme Life Assurance Career Development Opportunities Supportive and Collaborative Working Culture Opportunity to lead and develop a team while making a direct impact on production performance, quality, safety, and continuous improvement. AdRef INDB2 Salary Competitive Salary 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.

Direct job link

https://www.s1jobs.com/job/process-leader-127250651