Head of Operations

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.

• 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.

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.).

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.

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.

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:

Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, Day Shift

Hours of Work:
Full-time