Job Description
Assistant Packhouse Manager | Fresh Produce | Tunbridge Wells
Salary: £32,000-£36,000
Hours: 09:30-18:30 | Tuesday-Saturday
Ready to Step Up into Leadership?
Are you currently a Line Leader or Supervisor in fresh produce, looking for your next big career move? This is your chance to take that step into an Assistant Packhouse Manager role with a business that values your skills, supports your development, and gives you the platform to grow.
About the Company
Our client is a respected fresh produce business with a strong reputation for quality, service, and innovation. Operating from a modern packhouse in Kent, they supply top retailers with fresh, high-quality produce while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, compliance, and efficiency.
The Role - What You'll Be Doing
As Assistant Packhouse Manager, you'll support the Packhouse Manager in running day-to-day operations across 8 lines.
That means:
* Overseeing production schedules to make sure customer orders are completed on time and in full.
* Leading, motivating, and developing production teams to deliver results.
* Supporting line leaders with set-ups, changeovers, and driving efficiencies.
* Monitoring KPIs such as yield, machine performance, downtime, and waste reduction.
* Ensuring compliance with H&S and GMP standards.
What You'll Need