Posted 01 August, 2026
Team Lead
Sofina Foods, Inc.
Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1456230820
The Role
Our new Team Leader will play a vital role in ensuring our Primal or Slicing department consistently delivers high-quality products while achieving production targets safely and efficiently. You'll lead your shift by motivating your team, maintaining exceptional standards, and creating a positive working environment where people can thrive.
Working closely with Production, Technical, Quality, Engineering, Logistics and HR, you'll help drive operational excellence through strong leadership, continuous improvement and a commitment to food safety and quality.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be an experienced people leader who enjoys developing others and delivering results in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You'll also bring:
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.
Why Sofina Foods?
At Sofina Foods, you'll become part of a business that values its people as much as its products. You'll have the opportunity to lead an established team, influence operational performance and develop your leadership career within a successful and growing food manufacturing business.
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
You will be responsible for leading your production team to deliver outstanding performance by:
Our new Team Leader will play a vital role in ensuring our Primal or Slicing department consistently delivers high-quality products while achieving production targets safely and efficiently. You'll lead your shift by motivating your team, maintaining exceptional standards, and creating a positive working environment where people can thrive.
Working closely with Production, Technical, Quality, Engineering, Logistics and HR, you'll help drive operational excellence through strong leadership, continuous improvement and a commitment to food safety and quality.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be an experienced people leader who enjoys developing others and delivering results in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You'll also bring:
- A minimum Leaving Certificate (or equivalent), with a qualification in supervision, people management, science or a related discipline being advantageous.
- At least two years' experience leading a team within food manufacturing.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to motivate and develop others.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluent English.
- Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities.
- A commitment to maintaining exceptional food safety, quality and health & safety standards.
- A proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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.
Why Sofina Foods?
At Sofina Foods, you'll become part of a business that values its people as much as its products. You'll have the opportunity to lead an established team, influence operational performance and develop your leadership career within a successful and growing food manufacturing business.
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
You will be responsible for leading your production team to deliver outstanding performance by:
- Leading your team to achieve daily production plans and key performance targets.
- Setting clear objectives, monitoring performance and providing regular coaching and feedback.
- Championing the highest standards of food safety, product quality, hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Promoting a culture where health and safety is a priority for everyone.
- Developing, mentoring and supporting colleagues to maximise capability and engagement.
- Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across the production area.
- Building strong working relationships with Quality, Technical, Engineering, Logistics and HR teams.
- Ensuring equipment and work areas are maintained to support safe and efficient production.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality and operational performance.
- Supporting the effective use and ongoing development of production systems.
