ELP- Packhouse Supervisor

Description

Pack-house Supervisor / Assistant Pack-house Manager

Location: East Lothian

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week (flexibility required)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pack-house Supervisor / Assistant Pack-house Manager to support the efficient day-to-day operation of a busy pack-house facility in East Lothian.

Reporting to the Pack-house Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing production, quality assurance, food safety, and staff performance, while also providing management cover when required.

This is a hands-on role suited to a proactive individual with strong leadership skills and a keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Pack-house Manager with the overall efficient running of pack-house operations

Provide management cover during periods of absence

Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet output and efficiency targets

Check the quality of raw produce at intake and report issues to the production team

Take responsibility for allocated produce lines, monitoring product quality and packing standards

Ensure packing areas remain tidy, organised and fully stocked with trays and materials

Verify product and tray counts at dispatch, ensuring all orders are correct and complete

Monitor production processes for compliance with food safety, quality and company procedures

Ensure all health and safety regulations are followed at all times

Promote correct use of PPE and safe working practices

Lead, motivate and manage production staff to achieve high performance and teamwork

Conduct staff inductions, training and ongoing performance monitoring

Complete production records and required documentation accurately

Coordinate with dispatch, maintenance and quality teams as required

Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic work environment

Report production performance, issues and improvement opportunities to senior management

Undertake additional duties as required, which may include work outside the packhouse or involvement in cleaning and basic maintenance tasks

Hours of Work

40 hours per week

Working pattern to be agreed with the Pack-house Team Leader / Head of Pack-house

Flexibility required to adjust hours to meet operational needs

Some weekend work may be required

Overtime may be available xjnqpsq during peak periods

Holiday Entitlement

28 days per annum, pro rata

Candidate Requirements

Advanced knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety standards

Proven ability to work on own initiative and lead a team to meet production targets

Strong attention to detail, particularly relating to product quality

Confident communicator with a reliable and respectful approach

Punctual and committed with a strong work ethic

Own transport or access to transport is essential due to locationThis role offers a competitive salary, responsibility within a fast-paced environment, and the opportunity to play a key role in a high-performing pack-house operation.

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