Head of Operations

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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