High-Risk Food Production Operations Manager

Sofina Foods Europe; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods is seeking a High Risk Service Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of a critical high‑risk food production area, ensuring products are made safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards.

You will work with Planning, Technical, Engineering, and Operations to meet customer requirements, improve efficiency, maximise equipment utilisation, and support long‑term site success.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production or service teams in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends and drive actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the High Risk Service and Further Processing operation to meet production, quality, safety and service targets.
• Ensure full product traceability and stock rotation across production areas.
• Develop and coach teams to achieve targets with high engagement and accountability.
• Plan strategies to maximise efficiency while complying with food safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Planning, Technical, Engineering, and Operations to meet site objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and boost productivity.
• Maximise equipment utilisation and manage resources to minimise downtime.
• Monitor performance and take corrective actions to meet targets.
• Ensure Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards are followed.
• Manage employee performance, attendance, and disciplinary matters per policy.
• Support site-wide improvement projects and operational excellence initiatives.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

People-management

Operational performance

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Safety culture

Job description

Sofina Foods is seeking a High Risk Service Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of a critical high‑risk food production area, ensuring products are made safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards.

You will work with Planning, Technical, Engineering, and Operations to meet customer requirements, improve efficiency, maximise equipment utilisation, and support long‑term site success.