Lead Packhouse Supervisor - Fresh Produce, 4 on/3 off

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

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment PLC is seeking a trained Packhouse Supervisor for a busy fresh produce operation in Tonbridge. The role requires oversight of daily packing, line supervision, and ensuring quality and customer specifications are met.

The successful candidate will manage Line Leaders, maintain production targets, and uphold health and safety standards across the packhouse. Fluent English and own transport are essential for this location.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience within a fresh fruit or fresh produce packhouse – essential.
• Strong understanding of fresh fruit handling, grading, sorting and packing.
• Experience overseeing packing lines and ensuring production runs efficiently.
• Knowledge of fresh produce quality standards and customer packing specifications.
• Own transport is essential due to the location.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the packhouse to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Monitor packing lines and output to meet target speeds and volumes.
• Supervise and support Line Leaders to maintain productivity.
• Ensure production schedules and deadlines are achieved for customer orders.
• Maintain high quality and presentation of packed produce.
• Oversee palletising, labeling and despatch preparation.
• Address issues (downtime, staffing, delays) promptly and escalate when needed.
• Maintain Health & Safety, HACCP and hygiene throughout the operation.

Skills

Packhouse supervision

Leadership

Fresh fruit handling

Team management

English fluency

Tools

Prophet system

Job description

Interaction Recruitment PLC is seeking a trained Packhouse Supervisor for a busy fresh produce operation in Tonbridge. The role requires oversight of daily packing, line supervision, and ensuring quality and customer specifications are met.

The successful candidate will manage Line Leaders, maintain production targets, and uphold health and safety standards across the packhouse. Fluent English and own transport are essential for this location.