Overview 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
Salary: Competitive salary
Benefits: Up to 20% bonus p/a, £7,000 Car Allowance p/a, Private Medical
What You’ll Be Doing
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
Champion operational excellence initiatives, embedding Lean principles and best practice
Build strong, collaborative relationships across supply chain, engineering, technical, and commercial teams
Manage budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics to support sustainable growth
Lead, develop, and inspire senior operational leaders, building long-term capability and succession
Oversee change programmes and site transformations, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum value
Represent operations at senior leadership level, contributing to wider business strategy
What We’re Looking For
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
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
Holidays
Competitive matched pension contributions
Life insurance up to 4x salary
Company share save scheme
Greencore Qualifications
Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
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