At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise packing operations and lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Growing independent business in fresh produce with a modern packhouse.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 33 days annual leave, and long-term development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible weekend shifts with enhanced overtime pay.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-volume operation while supporting and motivating your team.
- Qualifications: Experience in food manufacturing or supervisory roles, strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 14.3 - 14.3 £ per hour.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Packhouse Supervisor to join a fast‑paced fresh produce packing operation within a growing independent business. Operating within a modern packhouse environment, this role will play a key part in ensuring products are packed efficiently, safely, and to the high standards expected by major retail customers. This is a hands‑on supervisory role suited to someone who enjoys leading teams, maintaining standards, and working within a high‑volume production environment.
The Role
As Packhouse Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day operations across packing lines, ensuring productivity, quality, hygiene, and safety standards are consistently achieved. You’ll lead from the front, supporting and motivating teams while ensuring operational targets are met in a fast‑moving environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising packing operations to ensure performance, quality, and efficiency targets are achieved
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene, food safety, and housekeeping across operational areas
- Supporting and motivating teams to ensure strong productivity and engagement
- Ensuring customer specifications and internal quality standards are met at all times
- Accurately inputting and monitoring production data using ERP systems
- Identifying and escalating discrepancies, operational issues, or performance concerns
- Supporting staff training and ensuring procedures are followed correctly
- Promoting a positive Health & Safety culture across the packhouse
About You
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a busy production environment and is confident supervising teams in a fast‑paced setting. You are likely to bring:
- Experience within a factory, food manufacturing, or fresh produce environment
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
- Good communication and people management skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
- Flexibility with working hours during peak production periods
- Food safety knowledge or qualifications would be advantageous
Fresh produce experience would be beneficial, though candidates from wider food manufacturing backgrounds will also be considered.
Shift Pattern & Package
Thursday - Sunday shift pattern
Pay rate: 14.30 per hour
Overtime paid at enhanced rate for additional hours
33 days annual leave
Financial and wellbeing benefits
On‑site facilities and parking
Long‑term development opportunities within a growing business
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑invested, high‑volume packing operation where you can play a visible role in maintaining standards, supporting teams, and driving operational performance.
Packhouse Operations Supervisor. Job in Hereford Move Collective Jobs employer: Broughton Group
Join a dynamic and independent fresh produce packing operation in Hereford, where your role as Packhouse Operations Supervisor will be pivotal in driving efficiency and quality. With a strong focus on employee development, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that values teamwork and safety, alongside competitive pay and generous leave entitlements. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a modern environment that prioritises both operational excellence and the wellbeing of its staff.
