Assistant Packhouse Manager

Morepeople 01780; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A fresh produce business in Royal Tunbridge Wells is seeking an Assistant Packhouse Manager to oversee production schedules, lead teams, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates have supervisory experience in fresh produce or food manufacturing and strong leadership skills. This is a great opportunity to step into a management role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory/line leader role within fresh produce or food manufacturing.
• Good understanding of packhouse operations and equipment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production schedules to ensure customer orders are completed on time.
• Lead, motivate, and develop production teams to deliver results.
• Monitor KPIs such as yield, machine performance, and waste reduction.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Packhouse operations and equipment

Job description

Overview

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

• Experience in a supervisory/line leader role within fresh produce or food manufacturing.
• A good understanding of packhouse operations and equipment (graders, flow wrap, etc.).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and develop a team.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach with attention to detail.
• The drive to step up into a management role and make an impact.

Next Steps

If you\'re ambitious, passionate about fresh produce, and ready to take on more responsibility, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply today by clicking the link below or reach out to me directly at [e-mail]