Job 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 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 location
This 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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