Packhouse Supervisor

Location: Camblesforth

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