Director of Operations - Food Processing & Growth Leader

Sofina Foods Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods Inc. is seeking a Director of Operations to lead primary chicken processing, drive improvements across manufacturing, logistics, quality and customer service, and optimize plant performance in Calgary, Canada.

The role emphasizes strategic and operational leadership to surpass KPIs in cost, safety, regulatory compliance, maintenance, environmental stewardship, product quality, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong communication across a matrix organization.
• Experience applying continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage capacity to meet production requirements and drive cost efficiency.
• Foster a safe working environment and ensure regulatory compliance (OHS, environmental, gov't standards).
• Promote best-in-class preventive maintenance and asset reliability improvements.
• Oversee QA programs to ensure food safety and product quality per standards.
• Develop direct reports, manage performance, and coach for growth.
• Strengthen labour relations and positive union partnerships.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Continuous improvement

Change leadership

DEI initiatives

Education

Post secondary degree

Job description

Sofina Foods Inc. is seeking a Director of Operations to lead primary chicken processing, drive improvements across manufacturing, logistics, quality and customer service, and optimize plant performance in Calgary, Canada.

The role emphasizes strategic and operational leadership to surpass KPIs in cost, safety, regulatory compliance, maintenance, environmental stewardship, product quality, and customer satisfaction.