Bakkavor has appointed a new General Manager, Raj Singh, to lead its 900-strong team in Tilmanstone.
Bakkavor has been operating in the Kent community for more than 50 years and is well established as part of the local community. The site works with local growers to produce bags of salads and premium salad meals for M&S throughout the UK.
Raj joins Tilmanstone Salads as senior management professional with more than 17 years topflight industry experience in the fast-paced and highly complex food manufacturing sector. Following previous roles at Kerry Foods and Pilgrims Europe, Raj has worked across various categories of the food industry, including; the production of fresh ready meals, ready-to-cook (RTC) products, fried snacks and bakery.
Commenting on his appointment Raj Singh comments: “I was drawn to Bakkavor because of its strong reputation as a leader in the fresh prepared foods industry. The company’s focus on quality, innovation, and collaboration resonated with my own values and aspirations. Additionally, I was excited about the opportunity to learn & contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment that plays such a vital role in delivering fresh, convenient food solutions to customers.”
“I am huge believer in investing our people through development & career growth and I’m also delighted to share news that we will be recruiting locally for new roles during the spring and months. We have a great team here at Tilmanstone and I look forward to leading my colleagues into an exciting new chapter for the business – and to embark on local initiatives that support local charities and community projects.”