Head of Operations
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Occupation TypeProduction managers and directors in manufacturing
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£55,000
(£28.21 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
Job Description
Salary: Competitive salary
Benefits: Up to 20% bonus p/a, £7,000 Car Allowance p/a, Private Medical
Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire
Ways of Working: Site Based
Hours of work: 08.30 – 17.00, Monday – Friday (Flex required in line with business demands)
Contract Type: Permanent
Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US.
Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food, both our own and from trusted partners, to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
This role is based in Bourne at a site specialising in the preparation of fruit, leafy salads, and stir-fry mixes. The site employs over 1,200 people and is conveniently located just 16 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Spalding.
What You’ll Be Doing
Role Accountabilities
- Lead and shape the operational strategy across manufacturing sites, ensuring delivery of safety, quality, service, and cost objectives
- Drive a strong performance culture through clear leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with all legal, technical, food safety, and health and safety standards
- A senior operational leader with strong experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments
- Proven ability to lead large, complex operations and deliver results through others
- Strong knowledge of food safety, quality, health and safety, and regulatory compliance
- Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, cost control, and performance metrics
- Confident communicator able to influence, challenge, and engage at all levels
- A structured, data-led decision maker with a continuous improvement mindset
- Experience leading change and transformation in fast-paced environments
- Strong people leader with a passion for developing talent and building high-performing teams
If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.
What You’ll Get In Return
- Competitive salary and job-related benefits
- £7,000 car allowance per annum
- Up to 20% bonus per annum (depending on company performance)
- Private Medical for employee and spouse
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