Head of Operations

Summary
Lead a fast-paced manufacturing site where people, quality and continuous improvement come first.
Additional Benefits
Car Allowance, Company Bonus Scheme, Company Pension Scheme, Enhanced Sick Pay, Private Medical Insurance
The Role
We're looking for an inspiring, hands-on leader to take ownership of our Fraserburgh site - home to 250 passionate Sofina Builders producing premium seafood for the UK's biggest retailers. This is a high-profile operational role where your leadership will directly shape culture, performance and continuous improvement.
As Head of Operations, you'll be the driving force behind daily performance across production, engineering and health & safety. You'll work closely with HR, Technical and Supply Chain to ensure our people are supported, our standards stay high, and our products are consistently outstanding.
This role suits a visible, people-first leader who thrives on developing teams, solving problems and making things better every day.
Your Key Responsibilities
You will:

• 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.
  

The Ideal Candidate
Essential
You will bring:

• 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.).
  

Why Sofina Foods?
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.
Company Information
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.
Equal Opportunities
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.
Schedule
Monday to Friday, Day Shift
Location
Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
5099BR
AdRef
NOIND