Packaging Supervisor - Food/ Fresh Produce

Russell Taylor Group; Howden; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is looking for a Packaging Supervisor to manage operations within their facility near Howden, East Yorkshire. This pivotal role involves ensuring product quality, team management, and compliance with safety standards, alongside providing training and development opportunities for staff.

Benefits

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

3% employer pension contribution

Workplace pension after 3 months

Overtime paid for hours beyond contracted 48/week

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within fresh produce or food manufacturing.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate required; HACCP training desirable.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations within the packaging facility.
• Ensure product quality and team efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational

Problem-Solving

Communication

Team Management

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Vacancy Title: Packaging Supervisor - Food/ Fresh Produce

Salary: £33000 - £33696 per annum, Benefits: 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), 3% employer pension contribution (after qualifying period), Workplace pension after 3 months, Overtime paid for hours beyond contracted 48/week, Training and development opportunities

Vacancy Title: Packaging Supervisor - Food/ Fresh Produce Contract Type: Permanent Location: Howden Industry: Food/FMCG MANUFACTURING Salary: £33000 - £33696 per annum, Benefits: 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), 3% employer pension contribution (after qualifying period), Workplace pension after 3 months, Overtime paid for hours beyond contracted 48/week, Training and development opportunities Start Date: 2025-06-26 REF: J91984259 Contact Name: Joe Appleby Contact Email: [e-mail] Vacancy Published: 1 day ago Job Title: Packaging Supervisor - Food/ Fresh Produce
Location: Near Howden, East Yorkshire
Salary: £33,696 + Benefits
Hours: 48 hours/week, 5-day rota including weekends and bank holidays
Reporting To: Harvesting Manager

Role Overview
Supporting the Harvesting Management team, you will oversee the daily operations within the packaging facility, ensuring product quality, team efficiency, and full compliance with safety and hygiene standards. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for motivating a team of placers, maintaining high standards, and optimising performance.

Key Responsibilities
·Organise and allocate staff and resources for maximum line efficiency
·Maintain hygiene, health & safety, and product quality standards
·Achieve KPIs related to product placement and presentation
·Monitor quality (e.g., weight, size, cut, punnet spec) from belt to pack
·Communicate effectively with team and other departments
·Supervise, train, and develop team members
·Conduct daily reviews of product flow, staffing, and placing accuracy
·Report and escalate issues such as quality concerns or disease presence
·Lead by example and promote a positive team environment
·Ensure belt areas are clean and audit-ready
·Support compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, TACCP, VACCP)

Key Requirements
·Experience in a supervisory role within fresh produce or food manufacturing
·Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills
·Excellent communication and people management abilities
·Flexible approach to hours, including weekend and bank holiday working
·Basic Food Hygiene certificate required; HACCP training desirable

Benefits
·28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
·3% employer pension contribution (after qualifying period)
·Workplace pension after 3 months
·Overtime paid for hours beyond contracted 48/week
·Training and development opportunities


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