Operations Manager

Sofina Foods Europe; Malton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee centrally packed meat operations. This hands-on leadership role involves ensuring production targets are met while maintaining safety and compliance in a dynamic FMCG environment. The role offers numerous benefits, including a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company Bonus Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in managing production in an FMCG environment.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with production management systems and lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage CPM operations within the Value Add division.
• Ensure consistency in output, quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with planning to manage production in response to demand changes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Decision-making

Continuous improvement

Tools

Production management systems

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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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