ELP- Packhouse Supervisor

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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