Job Description 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. 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. Shift - Monday - Friday, flexibility required for business needs Due to an internal promotion we are looking for a Process Development Manager. You'll also work closely with customers and other departments to ensure the projects run to plan, seeking feedback at all stages. Responsible for the project management of all customer and category PD activity to meet the critical path and feasibility plans and ensure successful right first-time launches Input product knowledge and customer insight within category team to ensure product development is aligned with all key customer requirements and meets financial measurements Introduce, refine and robustly test the design of new product concepts throughout creative and implementation stage to ensure the feasibility, sustainability and ability to meet commercial targets Lead the PD team throughout the implementation phase, tracking progress and resolving issues identified within scale up trials, to achieve timely implementation and hit targeted launch dates Custodian of product quality, ensuring accurate margin target delivery against the commercial brief Stakeholder management of operational peers to promote collaborative ways of working and delivery of the NPD agenda Develop the team capability through task focused coaching to ensure maximum performance and development to their potential Experience of delivering high quality, sustainable, commercial products Ability to lead multiple projects and prioritise own and others focus accordingly Good understanding of food manufacturing principals demonstrated through feasibility of proposals Demonstrated leadership qualities Shows customer service values and is well respected by customers as a food authority Desired: food related degree We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Competitive matched pension contributions Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Exclusive Greencore employee discount 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. Recruitment Fraud Warning:
Development and Improvement Manager in London 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.
