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. The Head of Operations is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of our seafood manufacturing factory. This role involves ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining high-quality standards, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing operations, a passion for process improvement, and a proven ability to lead and inspire teams. Salary Range: £85,000 - £96,000 per annum, dependent on experience Operational Management & Continuous Improvement Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, labour and other key measures of success Lead daily and weekly operational meetings, such as Daily Directional Setting (DDS) to oversee daily operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality or safety. Team Leadership Manage, mentor, and develop a multifunctional high-performing operations team, promoting a collaborative and results-driven work environment. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to support team members' growth and development. Ensure effective communication and coordination between departments to achieve operational goals. Culture Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning among the workforce. Support the development of a Quality Culture, ensuring that all products meet the highest quality standards and customer specifications. Promote a safe working environment through regular training, audits, and risk assessments, role modelling what great looks like. Act upon colleague feedback through our annual survey, leading Colleague Forums, and driving the site action plan. Significant experience in a senior manufacturing leadership position, with responsibility for multiple functions. Broad knowledge of FMCG manufacturing processes, including chilled and ambient products, and dealing with major retailers and own-label products. Demonstrable experience in delivering significant improvement projects, including CAPEX. Desirable Proven experience in the seafood or a similar industry is highly desirable. IOSH qualification Food safety level 4 Management Incentive Scheme 8% matched Company pension Death in service benefit Car Allowance Online Benefits Hub On site Subsidised Canteen On-site parking