Overview
Summary Lead a fast-paced manufacturing site where people, quality and continuous improvement come first.
Lead a fast-paced manufacturing site where people, quality and continuous improvement come first.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Lead all site operations to deliver safely, efficiently and to the highest quality.
* Develop and support your leadership team and wider workforce.
* Drive a culture of continuous improvement across processes and people.
* Oversee engineering through your team, ensuring equipment reliability and responsiveness.
* Champion a proactive health & safety culture.
* Work with HR and Technical on training, development and compliance.
* Manage yield, labour and overheads to support strong financial performance.
* Collaborate with supply chain to maintain smooth planning and product flow.
* Build strong internal and external relationships.
* Play a key role in shaping the future direction of the site.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
* Proven leadership experience in manufacturing or food production.
* A people-first approach with a passion for developing teams and culture.
* Strong understanding of H&S, engineering and quality systems.
* A track record of delivering results through continuous improvement.
Desirable
* Experience in seafood or chilled food.
* Exposure to retailer standards and audits.
* CI methodology experience (Lean, TPM, etc.).
Why Sofina Foods?
Fraserburgh is a site built on pride, teamwork and care. You’ll join a business that values people, encourages fresh thinking, and gives you the autonomy to make a meaningful impact. If you want to lead with purpose and help shape the next chapter of our site’s success, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
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.
Location & Logistics
Location: Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shift
Hours of Work: Full-time
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