At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate daily packhouse operations and ensure production targets are met.
- Company: Leading fresh produce business with a focus on quality and efficiency.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a modern working environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours during peak seasons and opportunities for training.
- Why this job: Join a growing company and make a real impact in food production.
- Qualifications: Experience in food production and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 41000 £ per year.
A leading fresh produce business is seeking a Packhouse Operations Coordinator to support the efficient day-to-day running of a modern packhouse operation. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring production targets, quality standards, food safety requirements, and customer specifications are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the daily operation of the packhouse to achieve production plans and customer orders.
- Monitor production performance, productivity, and packing efficiencies.
- Maintain accurate production, traceability, and operational records.
- Ensure labels, packaging, and product specifications are correctly applied.
- Report equipment faults and operational issues promptly.
- Support waste reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and customer standards.
- Assist with internal audits and compliance activities.
- Support the onboarding and training of new team members.
- Provide guidance and direction to operational teams during production.
- Promote a positive, safe, and professional working environment.
Qualifications & Experience
- NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Food Manufacturing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Operations, or a related discipline.
- Previous experience within fresh produce, food production, manufacturing, or FMCG environments.
- Experience coordinating or supervising operational teams.
- Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Good computer literacy and experience maintaining operational records.
- Understanding of food safety and quality management systems.
- Flexible approach to working hours during seasonal periods.
- Lean Manufacturing, HACCP, or Forklift qualifications would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
- Salary up to £40,000 DOE.
- Permanent full-time position.
- Career development opportunities.
- Modern working environment.
- Opportunity to join a successful and growing fresh produce business.
Packhouse Operations Coordinator in Portsmouth employer: Talent Agri
At Talent Agri, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bognor Regis that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our competitive salary packages, ongoing training opportunities, and clear pathways for career progression, all while promoting a strong food safety culture within the fresh produce sector.
