Packhouse Supervisor

We are recruiting on behalf of our client a self-motivated and driven Packhouse supervisor.

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of Team Leaders and Packing Operatives, ensuring the efficient running of the Packhouse.

You will monitor performance of all direct reports on a daily basis and effectively manage the packing process from beginning to end.

Working pattern: 5 days out of 7 per week and weekend working will be required.

Shift Pattern: 8 hours between the hours of 6am-6pm with flexibility.

(This is a seasonal full-time role expected to last until November 2026 however there may be an opportunity to extend the contract over the winter period and beyond)

Responsibilities

- Responsible for the overall safe supervision of Packhouse Operatives, Team Leaders and Despatch Operatives in the production area.

- Ensure the efficient packing of produce to customer specification, maintaining a right first-time approach.

- Organise production teams, monitor and drive performance, ensure production downtime is kept to a minimum.

- Ensure orders are completed in full and on time.

- Attend meetings and accompany visitors and auditors as required.

- Organise staff daily/weekly - including preparing rotas and completing timesheets.

- Organise daily production schedule ensuring all orders are completed in time.

- Investigate customer complaints.

- Ensure all staff follow food safety and hygiene protocol.

- Training of new staff as and when required.

- Assist with audits.

Skills

Essential:

- Previous supervisory experience.

- Strong leadership skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Good level of spoken and written English.

- Strong organisational and time management skills.

- Competent in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel).

- Experience of working in Fast Moving Consumer Goods.

- Proven ability to motivate individuals and teams.

- Flexible approach to hours and days worked.

- Able to work under pressure.

Desirable:

- Health and safety qualification

- Food safety qualification

- Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards.