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Tom Ladbrook

Examiner · DISC type cs
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
Personality Overview

How Tom shows up

Late Adopter
Tough To Convince
Process Oriented

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Priorities

Topics Tom cares about

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
In the press

Media appearances

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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
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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