At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a high-risk food production operation and drive operational excellence.
- Company: Join Sofina Foods, a leader in quality meats and seafood.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a focus on sustainability.
- Other info: Be part of a passionate team dedicated to quality and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a critical role within the food industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in operational management and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
Lead a Critical High-Risk Food Production Operation and Drive Operational Excellence. The High Risk Service Manager will be responsible for leading operational performance within the high-risk service area, including:
- Managing the High Risk Service and Further Processing operation to deliver production, quality, safety, and service objectives.
- Ensuring full product traceability and stock rotation processes are maintained across production areas.
- Leading and developing teams to achieve operational targets while maintaining high levels of engagement and accountability.
- Planning and implementing operational strategies that maximise efficiency while maintaining compliance with food safety, quality, and legislative requirements.
- Working collaboratively with Planning, Technical, Engineering, and Operations teams to achieve site objectives and customer expectations.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall operational performance.
- Maximising equipment utilisation and ensuring resources are effectively managed to minimise downtime.
- Monitoring operational performance and implementing corrective actions where required to achieve targets.
- Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.
- Managing employee performance, attendance, disciplinary, and grievance matters in line with company policies.
- Supporting the delivery of site-wide improvement projects and operational excellence initiatives.
- Promoting a positive culture focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Our new High Risk Service Manager will lead the day-to-day operation of a critical high-risk food production area, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This role is responsible for delivering operational performance, maintaining compliance, and developing a culture of continuous improvement across the service and further processing functions.
Working closely with operational, technical, planning, and engineering teams, you will ensure customer requirements are met while driving efficiency, maximising equipment utilisation, and supporting the long-term success of the site.
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. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a key operational area within a leading food manufacturing business. You'll have the chance to influence site performance, lead an established team, and play a vital role in delivering products that meet the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.
High Risk Service Manager in Haverhill employer: Sofina Foods
Sofina Foods in Grimsby is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment where hygiene operatives can thrive. With competitive rates, comprehensive benefits such as life insurance and a company pension, and a commitment to employee growth, you will find meaningful and rewarding employment here. Join a team that values high standards and prioritises your well-being while working in a vital role within the food industry.