Head of Operations

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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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Location:
Bourne
Job Type:
FullTime

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