- Group Head of Technical - Seafood Grimsby
- Sofina Foods Europe in Grimsby, , United Kingdom
- jobs
- 1 month ago
jobs description
The Role
As the Head of Technical for our Seafood cluster, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of food safety, legality, and quality priorities within our Seafood operational ‘cluster’. In this pivotal role, you’ll be the bridge between our Operations, Technical Director, and wider Technical/NPD teams, driving technical excellence and ensuring seamless collaboration across departments. As the primary Technical contact for our customers and industry authorities, you’ll play a critical role in building strong relationships and maintaining our reputation for quality.
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 on the world.
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, including Young’s Seafood and Karro Food Group.
At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will also have the opportunity to work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.
Sofina Foods has a 25 year history of excellence in the food industry and provides over 500 million meals for the global market every year.
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
• Guide the Seafood Cluster using diligent, independent judgment, and a values-led approach, fostering a culture of Food Safety & Quality.
• Inspire and develop the Technical team across our Seafood estate, ensuring alignment with our values and customer expectations.
• Drive customer satisfaction and audit success, ensuring compliance with established policies across the cluster.
• KPI Management: Use KPIs to monitor, maintain, and continuously improve technical standards, exceeding departmental objectives.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships as a trusted advisor on Food Safety, quality, and technical matters.
• Coordinate with other Cluster Leads to align systems and processes, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Apply financial rigor to Technical activities, optimizing value and managing costs effectively.
• Champion continuous improvement in food safety, legality, and quality.
• Build and nurture relationships with key customers and industry contacts.
This role is based in Grimsby but involves travel across the UK and EU, making it perfect for a leader eager to make a real impact in the industry.
Skills And Experience Required
• Level 4 Food Hygiene and Advanced HACCP qualifications.
• Proven experience in a senior technical leadership role in the FMCG industry, where you worked with UK Major retailers in own label and/or branded product supply
• Ideally experienced in seafood processing, with openness to experience in chilled or frozen food manufacturing, particularly coated products.
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation for manufacturing, packing, and exporting.
• Experienced in leading retailer and third-party certification audits.
Benefits
• Competitive Salary
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Car Allowance
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• Online Benefits Hub
• Healthcare
• Life assurance scheme
• Free onsite parking
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Location
Grimsby
Hours of Work
Full time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country
UK
AutoReqId
4085BR
AdRef
B3IND
Grimsby United Kingdom