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Tom Ladbrook

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Head of Operations at Worldwide Fruit Limited
📍 Spalding, England, United Kingdom

Tom is a strategic, people-focused leader serving as the Head of Operations at Worldwide Fruit. With a qualification in Food & Drink Manufacturing, he has extensive experience in operations, engineering, and project management. He is known for leading high-performing teams and delivering operational excellence in fast-paced environments, having risen through the ranks at his current company.

Outside of work, Tom is actively involved in his community. He recently helped organize a charity fundraising day that was a resounding success, demonstrating his commitment to supporting local causes and bringing people together for a positive purpose. He expressed immense pride in everyone who contributed to the events success.

He was part of a charity event that raised more than double the amount of previous years.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Head of Operations
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Spalding, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Operational Excellence
His entire career, from production manager to Head of Operations, focuses on improving processes and delivering excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Team Leadership
He describes himself as a "people-focused leader" and has a proven track record of managing and developing teams throughout his career at Worldwide Fruit and Bakkavor.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Head of Operations
Worldwide Fruit Limited
1-2025
Operations Manager
Worldwide Fruit Limited
6-2020 - 1-2025
Production Manager
Worldwide Fruit Limited
5-2016 - 6-2020
Senior Section Manager
Bakkavor
6-2010 - 5-2016
Section Manager
Bakkavor
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Education
2008 - 2010
Nvq Level 3 Food & Drink Manufacturing
University of Lincoln Holbeach Campus
2001 - 2008
Business studies
Spalding Grammar School
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