Key Operative
Listed on 2026-02-24
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Manufacturing / Production
Food Production, Manufacturing Production
Summary
A huge opportunity to join a dynamic team and learn critical skills in an FMCG environment.
The RoleWorking closely with the team and managers to ensure consistent optimal people performance. Ensuring that everyone working on the line is trained as required and performing their role to the desired standard to achieve line yield and efficiencies. Throughout all activities Health & Safety standards and technical compliance are achieved and maintained.
Hours:
Monday to Friday 15:00 - 23:00
Pay:
Starting from £500 a week
Key Responsibilities
- Work in line with the Area Manager co-ordinate the day to day running of the line, ensure consistent performance of everyone to the highest level ensuring optimal run speeds and product quality are achieved.
- Responsible for the capability of the team, including signing onto, and delivering training and support to new starters and operatives moving tasks. Create a multi-skilled team for the line.
- Liaise with the Area Manager to select and monitor operatives to a standard of excellence ensuring every team member has a strong training plan.
- Ensure all operatives understand and adhere to role requirements, Technical and Health & Safety aspects of the role.
- Identify areas impacting production, offering and seeking corrective actions and resolutions.
- Liaise and update the Supervisor on any issues relating to people performance.
- Continuously look for opportunities to increase and maintain performance through the team.
- Ensure all team members work in a safe manner, without risk to self or others by always observing Health & Safety and Food Safety rules.
- Ensure equipment and area are cleaned to company hygiene standards prior to production and that the team adopt a clean as you go policy throughout the shift.
- Ensure team members operate machinery in accordance with training and relevant skills.
- Ensure the completion of all required paperwork and line checks.
- Communicate as required to the team and wider business in a clear and timely manner.
- Encourage team members to monitor product quality, highlighting issues and reject any unsuitable products.
- Promote all company policies and procedures relating to the area and line.
- A fundamental understanding and knowledge of all line equipment and throughput requirements.
- Ability to identify and pre-empt potential operating problems.
- Numerate, articulate and an effective communicator.
- Natural self-starter, able to engage and motivate others.
- Ability to problem solve, identify potential issues and proactively act accordingly, taking appropriate actions in a timely manner.
- Holistic view of line, area and wider business general day-to-day requirements.
- Personal ownership of line achievement
- Willing to learn from experiences, to work in a productive and professional way with other departments and staff.
- Competitive hourly rate
- Paid breaks
- Online Benefits Hub
- Company pension
- On-site canteen & parking
- Life insurance
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee referral programme
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.
Equal OpportunitiesSofina 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.
ScheduleMonday to Friday, 8 Hour Shift
LocationHaverhill, Suffolk
Hours of WorkFull-time
CompanySofina Foods
Country CodeGB
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