Lead Packhouse Supervisor – Fresh Produce

Interaction Recruitment Group; Marden; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking a Packhouse Supervisor for a fresh produce operation in Tonbridge. You will oversee daily packhouse operations, supervise Line Leaders and ensure production targets, quality standards and deadlines are met.

Successful candidates will have a strong background in fresh fruit packing and leadership experience. Training starts at £15.03 per hour, rising to £16.47 per hour after successful completion.

Qualifications

• Experience in fresh fruit or fresh produce packing environments.
• Proven leadership skills in a busy packing/production setting.
• Strong understanding of quality standards and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the fresh produce packhouse to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor packing lines to achieve required speed and output levels.
• Ensure production schedules and daily packing targets align with customer orders and deadlines.
• Supervise, support and manage Line Leaders to maintain productivity.
• Ensure correct fruit, packaging materials and resources are available to avoid delays.
• Oversee palletising and despatch readiness, ensuring safe, compliant packing.
• Identify and resolve operational issues and downtime to minimize disruption.
• Maintain high standards of fruit quality throughout the packing process.

Skills

Fresh produce experience

Leadership

Packhouse operations

Quality control

Job description

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking a Packhouse Supervisor for a fresh produce operation in Tonbridge. You will oversee daily packhouse operations, supervise Line Leaders and ensure production targets, quality standards and deadlines are met.

Successful candidates will have a strong background in fresh fruit packing and leadership experience. Training starts at £15.03 per hour, rising to £16.47 per hour after successful completion.