Packhouse Manager
Packhouse Manager - Hereford - Competitive Salary + Seasonal Overtime + Performance Incentives
The Job:
Our client, a major fresh produce operation based near Hereford, is seeking an experienced Packhouse Manager to lead the day to day running of a busy, seasonal packhouse environment. You will take ownership of all intake, grading, packing and dispatch operations, ensuring customer orders are fulfilled accurately and efficiently. This is a fast paced role in a time sensitive supply chain, requiring strong leadership, problem solving skills and the ability to maintain high standards under pressure.
Key responsibilities:
- Managing daily packhouse operations from intake through to finished goods
- Leading a mixed, seasonal team and ensuring clear communication across shifts
- Implementing and maintaining BRCGS, Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance
- Monitoring KPIs: throughput, waste, labour efficiency, order fulfilment
- Working closely with farming and logistics teams to ensure smooth workflow
- Driving continuous improvement across processes, layout and efficiency
The Company:
Our client is a well established fresh produce business supplying national food service and retail customers. With a strong focus on quality, efficiency and seasonal production, they offer a supportive environment and genuine opportunities to influence operational performance.
The Candidate:
- Experience in packhouse, food production, fresh produce or FMCG operations
- Strong people management skills with the ability to train and motivate teams
- Knowledge of BRCGS/Food Safety or similar compliance frameworks
- Hands-on, solutions driven approach to daily operations
- Confidence in planning labour, managing throughput, and hitting production KPIs
- Good communication and the ability to manage pressure during peak seasons
The Package:
- Competitive Salary DOE
- Seasonal overtime
- Performance incentives
- Full training on systems and processes
- Supportive team environment
- Strong potential to progress into Ops or Production Management
Please email your CV to Bradley Frost, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant, BFrost@agrirs.co.uk.
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