Job Description

Location

Haverhill, Suffolk

Company

Sofina Foods

Hours of Work

Full-time

The Ideal Candidate

You will be an experienced operations or production leader within a fast-moving manufacturing environment who enjoys developing teams and improving operational performance.

• Proven experience in food manufacturing or FMCG production environments.
• Strong understanding of production planning, labour management and operational KPIs.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing and developing team leaders or supervisory teams.
• Understanding of food safety, GMP and quality standards within a production environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across operational teams.
• Highly organised with strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Motivated to drive improvements and raise operational standards.

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.

Country Code

GB

Why Sofina Foods?

At Sofina Foods, our people are at the heart of our success. This role offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment where operational excellence and teamwork are central to everything we do.

You’ll join a business that continues to invest in its sites, its technology and its people, with real opportunities to shape operations, develop teams and drive meaningful improvements across the production environment.

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Additional Benefits

Car Allowance, Company Bonus Scheme, Company Pension Scheme, Enhanced Sick Pay, Private Medical Insurance

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.
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

The Operations Manager will be responsible for leading production teams while ensuring operational targets are delivered safely and efficiently.

• Lead, develop and motivate production teams to deliver strong performance across safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Ensure production plans are delivered efficiently, maximising yield while minimising downtime and waste.
• Communicate clear departmental targets and ensure processes align with company policies and operational standards.
• Coach and support Team Leaders and junior managers to build capability and strengthen leadership across the department.
• Work closely with the Planning team to ensure labour levels and resources align with production requirements.
• Monitor and manage operational performance using KPIs, driving continuous improvement initiatives across the department.
• Maintain strong GMP standards through regular auditing, feedback and corrective actions.
• Build effective working relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operational delivery.

Lead high-performing production teams in a fast-paced FMCG food manufacturing environment.