About the Opportunity
At Driscoll’s, everything we do is driven by quality, passion, and teamwork. We are looking for a hands-on Production / Packing Manager to ensure our soft fruit products are packed efficiently, safely, and in line with customer specifications. You will lead daily packing operations, drive performance and productivity, and ensure all procedures comply with the highest standards of food safety, quality, and health & safety.The working hours for this job are Sunday through Thursday, with Fridays and Saturdays off. Since we work 12-hour shifts, the start time will vary between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., to be agreed upon.
Responsibilities
1. Oversee daily packing operations, ensuring efficiency, product quality, and customer compliance.
2. Lead, coach, and develop production teams to achieve operational targets.
3. Plan and allocate resources to meet production schedules and transport deadlines.
4. Ensure accurate cost control, production reporting, and daily record closure.
5. Promote and uphold food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
6. Collaborate effectively with QA, warehouse, engineering, and supply chain teams.
7. Monitor equipment performance and coordinate maintenance needs.
8. Identify training needs within the team and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
Candidate Profile
9. Proven experience in a similar production or packing management role, preferably within the fresh produce or food manufacturing industry.
10. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
11. Excellent understanding of cost control, planning, and health & safety practices.
12. Confident decision-maker with a proactive, hands-on approach.
13. IT literate (Excel, Word, and production systems).
14. Qualifications & Experience
15. Degree in Food Manufacturing, Operations/Production Management, or Business & Leadership.
16. Extensive experience in a comparable role, ideally within the soft fruit industry.
17. Strong understanding of business needs and the ability to develop practical solutions.
18. Professional and credible relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
19. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.
20. Our Values
21. At Driscoll’s, we work with Humility, Trustworthiness, and Passion – delivering berries of joy through teamwork, innovation, and care.