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Packaging Team Leader
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Tonbridge, Kent County, TN9, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-02
Listing for:
D R Newitt & Associates
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-02
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Packaging Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Near Tonbridge, Kent
£32,000 per annum
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (40 hours per week, with working every other weekend)
Fresh Produce / FMCG Manufacturing
Are you a proactive, hands-on supervisory professional with experience in packaging, supply chain, or warehousing?
About the Role
A leading business in the fresh produce sector is seeking a Packaging Team Leader to support its daily packaging and store operations near Tonbridge. Reporting to the Packaging Manager, you will supervise store operatives, maintain accurate stock records, and ensure seamless packaging supply to meet daily production demand.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise, motivate, and organise the daily workloads of packaging staff (c3 heads), promoting safe working practices and efficient use of store space.
* Receive, check, and record incoming packaging materials into the ERP system, maintain stock sheets, lead month-end counts, and place repeat supplier orders.
* Accurately pick packaging against requisitions using appropriate machinery, double-check loads, and coordinate safe transport to the main production site.
* Uphold BRC packaging and label controls, maintain accurate receipt and traceability records, quarantine obsolete stock, and report health and safety concerns.
* Organise the store layout by product type, manage stock rotation, and handle incoming deliveries efficiently.
Your Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in packaging, supply chain, or warehousing within Food, Fresh Produce, FMCG, or Manufacturing environments.
* Prior supervisory experience with the confidence to lead, motivate, and coordinate operational teams.
* Strong inventory management, goods receipt, and ERP/SAP system skills.
* Practical understanding of food safety, hygiene, packaging controls, and BRC standards.
* Excellent organisational, numerical, and communication skills in a fast-paced, time-critical setting.
What’s on Offer
* Salary: £32,000 per annum
* Holiday: 33 days annual leave
* Pension scheme & optional company share scheme
* Medicash & Death in Service benefit
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Cycle to Work scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Strong internal learning and development opportunities
Additional Information / Benefits
Benefits
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