<h2>Pack-house Supervisor / Assistant Pack-house Manager</h2><p><strong>Location:</strong> East Lothian</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £32,000 - £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> 40 hours per week (flexibility required)</p><h3>About the Role</h3><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pack-house<strong> Supervisor / Assistant Pack-house Manager</strong> to support the efficient day-to-day operation of a busy pack-house facility in East Lothian.</p><p>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.</p><p>This is a hands-on role suited to a proactive individual with strong leadership skills and a keen eye for detail.</p><hr /><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Support the Pack-house Manager with the overall efficient running of pack-house operations</li><li>Provide management cover during periods of absence</li><li>Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet output and efficiency targets</li><li>Check the quality of raw produce at intake and report issues to the production team</li><li>Take responsibility for allocated produce lines, monitoring product quality and packing standards</li><li>Ensure packing areas remain tidy, organised and fully stocked with trays and materials</li><li>Verify product and tray counts at dispatch, ensuring all orders are correct and complete</li><li>Monitor production processes for compliance with food safety, quality and company procedures</li><li>Ensure all health and safety regulations are followed at all times</li><li>Promote correct use of PPE and safe working practices</li><li>Lead, motivate and manage production staff to achieve high performance and teamwork</li><li>Conduct staff inductions, training and ongoing performance monitoring</li><li>Complete production records and required documentation accurately</li><li>Coordinate with dispatch, maintenance and quality teams as required</li><li>Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic work environment</li><li>Report production performance, issues and improvement opportunities to senior management</li><li>Undertake additional duties as required, which may include work outside the packhouse or involvement in cleaning and basic maintenance tasks</li></ul><hr /><h3>Hours of Work</h3><ul><li>40 hours per week</li><li>Working pattern to be agreed with the Pack-house Team Leader / Head of Pack-house</li><li>Flexibility required to adjust hours to meet operational needs</li><li>Some weekend work may be required</li><li>Overtime may be available during peak periods</li></ul><hr /><h3>Holiday Entitlement</h3><ul><li>28 days per annum, pro rata</li></ul><hr /><h3>Candidate Requirements</h3><ul><li>Advanced knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety standards</li><li>Proven ability to work on own initiative and lead a team to meet production targets</li><li>Strong attention to detail, particularly relating to product quality</li><li>Confident communicator with a reliable and respectful approach</li><li>Punctual and committed with a strong work ethic</li><li>Own transport or access to transport is essential due to location</li></ul><hr /><p>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.</p><p>Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.</p>

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