Packhouse Supervisor - Kent - £14.25 + Progression
The Job:
An established fresh produce business is looking for a Packhouse Supervisor to support the day to day running of a busy packing operation in Kent.
This is a hands on supervisory position that would suit someone with some previous team-leading or production experience who is ready to take the next step. You will help manage the production team, maintain output and quality standards, and support the smooth running of machinery and processes. Training will be provided, with genuine scope to progress into a more senior production or packhouse management position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate and support production staff throughout the shift
- Assist with production planning and ensure customer orders are completed efficiently and on time
- Support machinery set-ups, changeovers and adjustments
- Identify and resolve machinery or production issues to reduce downtime
- Monitor productivity, quality and overall production performance
- Train and support team members, helping to maintain consistent working standards
- Ensure Health & Safety, hygiene and GMP requirements are followed
- Work closely with Technical, Planning, Distribution and Maintenance teams
- Identify opportunities to improve production processes and team performance
- Take responsibility for the packhouse operation when required
The Company:
The company is an established fresh produce business operating a busy packing and production facility in Kent.
The business is looking for someone with the practical ability, attitude and leadership potential to develop within the operation. Full training will be provided, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility as experience is gained.
The Candidate
- Previous experience in production, team leading or supervision, ideally within fresh produce, food manufacturing or a similar fast-paced environment
- Practical and mechanically minded, with confidence supporting machinery set-ups, changeovers and basic troubleshooting
- Strong problem solving skills and the ability to respond quickly to production issues
- Confident leading and motivating a team, with a practical and approachable management style
- Organised and proactive, with good attention to detail and the ability to maintain production, quality and safety standards
- Comfortable working in a busy production environment and able to prioritise when demands change
- Experience with fresh produce packing, sorting or machinery such as graders and flow wrappers would be advantageous
- Keen to learn, develop and progress into a more senior packhouse or production management role
The Package
- £14.25 per hour starting salary
- Early salary progression available for the right candidate
- Full training provided
- 5 days worked across a 6-day Monday-Saturday operation
- Standard hours of 7:30am - 4:15pm, with flexibility according to operational requirements
- 28 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays
- Genuine opportunity to progress into a more senior production or packhouse position
Candidate Requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
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Packhouse Supervisor - Kent - £14.25 + Progression employer: Agricultural Recruitment Specialists
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