We are recruiting on behalf of our client self-motivated and driven packhouse Team Leader. Reporting to the packhouse supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a team of Packing Operatives, ensuring orders are completed in full and on time. You will monitor performance of the Packing operatives, ensure production downtime is kept to a minimum and perform packing duties yourself.
Working pattern: 5 days out of 7 per week and weekend working will be required.
Shift pattern: 8 hours between 6am-6pm - with flexibility.
This is a seasonal full-time role expected to last until November 2026 however there may be an opportunity to extend the contract over the winter period and beyond.
Responsibilities
· Organise teams.
· Monitor quality and performance.
· Liaise with other departments both in the production facility and on site as required.
· Minimise downtime, investigating and reporting all issues immediately.
· Prioritise orders as required to ensure orders are completed in full.
· Ensure all staff follow food safety and hygiene protocol.
· Training new staff as and when required.
Skills
Essential:
· Good level of spoken and written English.
· Previous experience as a Team Leader/Supervisor, preferably in Fast Moving Consumer Goods.
· Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
· Excellent attention to detail.
· Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
· Able to work under pressure.
Desirable:
· Previous experience of working in a Packhouse.
· Food production experience.
· Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate.
· Health and safety qualification