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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