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Summary
Take the lead in managing Sofina Foods’ Centrally Packed Meat (CPM) operations within our Value Add department. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on delivering efficient, compliant, and high-performing production in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
Additional Benefits
Company Bonus Scheme, Company Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance
Summary
Take the lead in managing Sofina Foods’ Centrally Packed Meat (CPM) operations within our Value Add department. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on delivering efficient, compliant, and high-performing production in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
Additional Benefits
Company Bonus Scheme, Company Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Operations Manager to manage the day-to-day running of our CPM operations. You’ll be responsible for ensuring service levels and production targets are consistently met while maintaining safety, quality and compliance standards.
Working closely with planning teams, you’ll react quickly to volume changes and urgent customer requirements. As a leader of a team, you’ll also play a key role in coaching, developing, and motivating your team to perform at their best.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage CPM operations within the Value Add division
* Ensure the consistent delivery of output, quality, safety, and compliance standards
* Manage team performance, timekeeping, attendance and engagement across all shifts
* Collaborate with planning to adjust production in response to demand changes
* Maintain steady production flow, stock rotation, and on-time delivery to internal and external customers
* Drive a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
The Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for a proactive, people-focused operations professional with experience in FMCG production environments.
You Will Bring
* Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop others
* Hands-on experience in managing production, ideally in a CPM setting
* A working knowledge of production management systems, databases and lean principles
* Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail
* Confident decision-making and a calm, focused approach under pressure
* Effective communication and influencing skills at all levels
* A track record of delivering results through team performance, process efficiency, and compliance
Why Sofina Foods?
* Join one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers.
* Make a real impact in a key operational role at the heart of our Value Add department
* Be part of a business that values ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
* Benefit from structured training, career development, and a supportive team culture
* Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
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 worldIf you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Sofina Foods is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. Whilst we still have more work to do, we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our organisation.
Location
Malton, North Yorkshire
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
4567BR
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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