At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee packing operations, ensuring productivity, quality, and hygiene standards are met.
- Company: Join a growing independent business in the fresh produce sector in Herefordshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days annual leave and enhanced overtime pay.
- Other info: Work Thursday to Sunday with a pay rate of £14.30 per hour.
- Why this job: Play a key role in a high-volume packing operation with long-term development opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience in food manufacturing or fresh produce, with supervisory skills preferred.
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.
- 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.
Production Supervisor in Hereford employer: Morepeople 01780
This independent business operates a modern packhouse in Herefordshire, focusing on high-quality fresh produce. Employees benefit from financial and wellbeing perks, alongside on-site facilities and parking. The team is dedicated to maintaining high standards and supporting staff development.
