ELP- Packhouse Supervisor

Pack-house Supervisor / Assistant Pack-house Manager

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

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. xwzovoh
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