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 everyday 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.At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us.Here in Boston we employ around 400 colleagues and produce ready to eat salads, prepared vegetables and snacks for many of the major retailers such as Coop, Boots, Greggs, Costco, Spar and BOL.What you’ll be doingAs Production Zone Manager you will lead nominated colleagues and manage the consistent application of processes within a given department or zone to ensure products are prepared and manufactured to the agreed standards and production plans.Shift: 3's & 2's 1pm to 1amDeliver department/zone productivity and efficiency targets to produce goods in line with the agreed production planContinuously monitor raw materials/ingredients, all operational processes and the overall production environment to ensure that all activity comply with food safety manufacturing standardsMonitor and review labour deployment to ensure that the availability and alignment fits with the production requirements of the departmentEffectively communicate with the operations team report progress against plan, highlighting any risks to the achievement of volumes and standardsMonitors the effectiveness of machinery and equipment, through Optimum Equipment Efficiency (OEE), to ensure performance consistency and reliabilityPromote a Health, Safety and Environment culture within the department, complying to procedures, accident investigation, corrective actions and completing near miss reporting, promoting a safe working environmentReview operational trends within department / zone. Identify and act on opportunities to that can make sustainable improvements in all areas including quality, performance and profit and the ultimately delivery of the operational planMonitor and review team capability, ensuring all colleagues are clearly focused on their key objectives and are developed to maximise their potentialActively contribute to both customer and technical process development reviews to promote improvement to quality and consistency of productionWhat we’re looking forWe’re proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality.Experience of managing diverse teams in a complex manufacturing environmentHolds an advanced Food Hygiene accreditationIf this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.Has a HACCP level 2 qualification and IOSH level 2 qualificationWhat you’ll get in returnCompetitive salary and job-related benefitsHolidaysCompetitive matched pension contributionsLife insurance up to 4x salaryCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformEnhanced parental leave and menopause policiesThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the stated closing dateRecruitment Fraud Warning: Greencore and its recruitment partners never charge candidates any fees at any stage of the hiring process. Any request for payment relating to a job opportunity should be considered fraudulent.Discipline(s): OperationsJob type: Permanent - Full Time
Zone production manager in Boston employer: Greencore
Greencore is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where over 28,000 colleagues contribute to creating high-quality convenience food enjoyed by millions. Located in Wisbech, our team benefits from competitive salaries, comprehensive training, and numerous career development opportunities, all while enjoying a supportive environment that values diversity and individual growth. With additional perks like a matched pension scheme, employee discounts, and a focus on wellbeing, Greencore is dedicated to making every day at work rewarding and fulfilling.
