Regional Head of Operations

Sofina Foods Europe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Operations to lead its Added Value manufacturing sites across England. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to drive performance and efficiency in a dynamic FMCG environment. You will oversee core operational functions, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Join a fast-growing, international food business that values innovation and quality, where your contributions will directly impact the operational direction and success of the division. With a comprehensive rewards package and opportunities for progression, this is a chance to build a fulfilling career in the food industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive Reward Package

Opportunities for Progression

Collaborative Work Culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multi-site operations management within FMCG.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across multiple Added Value sites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business growth.

Skills

Operational Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Continuous Improvement

Health & Safety Compliance

Supply Chain Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

MBA or equivalent

Tools

ERP Systems

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Job description

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.If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Sofina Foods is seeking a driven and experienced Head of Operations to oversee our Added Value manufacturing sites across England. This high-profile role provides full accountability for multi-site operational leadership, covering production, engineering, health & safety, supply chain, and warehousing. You’ll work closely with site leadership teams and collaborate with key stakeholders across Technical, Finance, HR, and Commercial to deliver high-performing, customer-focused operations.

This role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on leadership to meet commercial targets, drive continuous improvement, and build empowered, high-impact site teams.

1. Lead and manage day-to-day operations across multiple Added Value sites, ensuring all business and production objectives are achieved
2. Oversee core operational functions: Production, Engineering, Health & Safety, Supply Chain, and Warehousing
3. Deliver against site KPIs including yield, cost control, waste, customer service, and OEE
4. Embed a culture of operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement
5. Collaborate cross-functionally with Technical, HR, Finance, and Commercial to support business growth and responsiveness
6. Identify and implement improvement opportunities across automation, process standardisation, and resource planning
7. Develop and coach site leadership teams, ensuring succession planning and team engagement
8. Champion health & safety and food safety, ensuring adherence to all legal, retailer, and internal standards
9. Represent operations in customer and retailer-facing activities, ensuring the highest levels of service, quality, and responsiveness

Lead operations across Sofina Foods’ Added Value sites in England, driving performance, efficiency, and team development across production, engineering, supply chain, and H&S in a dynamic, multi-site FMCG environment.

1. Be part of a fast-growing, international food business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation
2. Take a lead role in shaping the operational direction of our Added Value division
3. Thrive in a collaborative culture where performance, ownership, and improvement are recognised and rewarded
4. Work with major UK retailers and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, responsibly sourced products
5. Enjoy a comprehensive reward package and genuine opportunities for progression