Team Leader

Production/Manufacturing Team Leader

Salary: Competitive salary

Benefits: Company share save scheme, Pension up to 8% matched, Life insurance up to 4x salary

Location: Deal

Ways of Working: Site based

Hours of work: 4 on 2 off 6am – 4pm

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.

Our site in Tilmanstone, near Dover, Kent, employs around 850 people and produces millions of bags of leafy salads and prepared vegetables for a dedicated customer. The site operates at a fast-paced, high-volume level.

What you’ll be doing

In this busy and dynamic role as Section Leader you will supervise a specified team to ensure that products are manufactured to the highest quality standards at minimum cost, always in line with CCP, GMP and Health & Safety requirements.

You will play a key role in supporting Bakkavor’s values, fostering a culture built on people engagement, safety, quality and a constant drive to improve.

Your leadership will inspire your team to deliver consistently outstanding results while maintaining efficiency and compliance, helping the business achieve excellence every day.

Role Accountabilities

Promote a safe working environment in line with Group policy. Ensure GMP, food safety, product quality, presentation and housekeeping are maintained. Oversee attendance, reviews, absence management and first-level disciplinary actions. Identify skill needs, support training, and build a talent pool for progression. Drive KPIs, waste reduction, production control and accurate record keeping. Manage breaks, shift changeovers and monitor standards to deliver the plan. Lead daily briefs, SIC reviews and maintain strong links with peers and managers. Support hiring, induction and early engagement of new team members. Complete reporting and data tasks including OEE, T&A and holiday management.

What we’re looking for

Confident leadership in food manufacturing, with a track record of inspiring and developing high‑performing teams. Hands‑on manufacturing experience, bringing practical understanding to daily operations and decision‑making. Calm and clear‑thinking under pressure, approaching challenges with logic, composure, and a solutions‑focused mindset. Strong alignment with Bakkavor Values, consistently demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and teamwork. Flexible, adaptable, and tech‑savvy, able to adjust to changing priorities and use digital tools confidently. Effective communicator with solid numerical skills, supporting sound operational and people‑focused decisions. Background in chilled foods, FMCG, or broader food manufacturing is advantageous, along with training in Food Hygiene or IOSH. Driven to make a meaningful impact, bringing energy, commitment, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

We’re not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make everyday taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.

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 Holidays Pension up to 8% matched 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

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.

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