Assistant Packhouse Manager

Are you a proactive production professional with a background in the Fresh Produce or FMCG sector? We are currently representing a leading agricultural supplier looking for a hands-on Assistant Packhouse Manager to join their powerhouse.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives in high-pressure environments and is looking to take the next step in their management career.

The Role

Working closely with the Packhouse Manager, you will be responsible for driving efficiency, maintaining stringent quality standards, and leading a diverse production team. You will be instrumental in ensuring that customer orders are met on time, in full, and to the highest possible specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Motivate, train, and develop the production team to ensure all staff reach their full potential and meet company performance standards.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily production planning, ensuring orders are completed at optimum efficiency and downtime is minimized during machine set-ups/changeovers.
• Quality & Compliance: Lead the team in delivering exceptional quality standards across all lines, ensuring the site remains "audit-ready" in accordance with BRCGS and GMP standards.
• Data Management: Coordinate and analyse performance data to optimize Packhouse KPIs.
• Health & Safety: Ensure all personnel and processes always adhere to H&S legislation and internal safety protocols.
• Stock Control: Assist with job processing, ensuring correct fruit usage, packaging, and mass balance.

What We Are Looking For

• Sector Experience: Ideally, you will have a solid background in the Fresh Produce sector with a deep understanding of its unique production requirements.
• Leadership Skills: Proven experience in guiding and engaging teams, with the ability to manage staff issues and performance effectively.
• Flexibility: A positive, "can-do" attitude toward variable hours. This role requires approximately 10-hour shifts, including weekends on a rotational basis.
• Peak Performance: Ability to work 48+ hours per week during peak seasons (typically 6 days a week during peaks, 5 days normally).

On Offer

• Attractive Pay Rates: Competitive salary tailored to your level of experience.
• Career Stability: A permanent role within a growing and essential industry.
• Dynamic Environment: A fast-paced, engaging workplace where no two days are the same.

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