Summary
Lead packing and despatch performance in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.
The Role
Our new Area Manager (Packing and Despatch) will lead and develop high‑performing teams, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, cost control and people management. This is a hands‑on leadership role with full accountability for team performance, staffing, compliance and continuous improvement.
Working closely with Planning, Technical and Operations teams, you will ensure customer demand is met through efficient packing, accurate despatch and full product traceability. This role is site‑based and plays a key part in delivering operational excellence within a food manufacturing environment.
Hours: 7 am – 3 pm, Monday to Friday at our Haverhill site.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Managing packing and despatch teams in line with all risk assessments, company procedures and statutory requirements
* Embedding a Safety‑First culture, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH and PPE standards
* Planning and delivering packing operations to maximise efficiency, throughput and Packs Per Minute, without compromising quality or hygiene
* Ensuring all finished goods are packed, palletised, documented and despatched accurately and on time
* Maintaining full control and traceability of finished goods, raw materials and packaging
* Monitoring, recording and assigning packing downtime accurately to support performance analysis
* Ensuring all operational paperwork is completed accurately and on time, keeping the department audit‑ready at all times
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and deputising for the Shift Manager when required
The Ideal Candidate
* Have a strong understanding of packing line equipment and throughput requirements within a food production environment
* Be confident identifying, preventing and resolving operational issues before they impact performance
* Communicate clearly and effectively, using data and insight to support decision‑making
* Be a proactive self‑starter who motivates and engages teams through inclusive leadership
* Take personal ownership of line and team performance
* Demonstrate a holistic understanding of day‑to‑day operational and business requirements
* Be willing to learn, adapt and collaborate productively with cross‑functional teams
Why Sofina Foods?
This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact in a critical area of the operation. You will lead established teams, influence performance at site level and play a key role in driving safety, quality and efficiency improvements. You will be supported to grow your leadership capability, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and progress within a values‑driven food manufacturing business that places equal importance on people, performance and compliance.
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.
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.
Job Details
* Schedule: Monday to Friday
* Location: Haverhill, Suffolk
* Hours of Work: Full‑time
* Company: Sofina Foods
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