Packing Shift Manger

Cranswick PLC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranswick Country Foods Prepared Poultry is a leading producer of cooked poultry ingredients, supplying UK retailers and food service providers. We seek a capable manager to lead the retail and bulk packing teams, uphold health and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement.

You will train staff, coordinate with other departments, and ensure timely, quality order dispatch in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a management or supervisory role within food manufacturing, FMCG, production or packing.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop large teams.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements in manufacturing.
• Experience managing performance, productivity, quality and labour resources.
• Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding production schedules.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement practices and waste reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the retail and bulk packing teams daily.
• Ensure all department processes, systems and procedures are followed.
• Train, coach and develop team members for performance and continuity.
• Collaborate with other department managers to ensure smooth production, packing and dispatch of orders.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety across packing operations.
• Monitor and reduce waste, promoting sustainable practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and sustainability objectives.
• Foster a positive, proactive team culture with a can-do attitude.
• Respond to and carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the Directors.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Health & safety

Production management

Communication

Organisational skills

Decision making

Continuous improvement

Waste reduction

Job description

Cranswick Country Foods Prepared Poultry is a specialist producer of high-quality cooked poultry ingredients and a leading innovator within the food manufacturing industry. We develop exciting, original products that meet the needs of today’s busy consumers, supplying some of the UK's leading retailers and food service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the retail and bulk packing teams daily.
• Ensure all department processes, systems, and procedures are followed and maintained.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to ensure consistent performance and operational continuity.
• Work closely with other department managers to ensure the smooth production, packing, and dispatch of customer orders.
• Maintain the highest standards of health and safety across all packing operations.
• Monitor and reduce waste, promoting sustainable working practices throughout the department.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the company's sustainability objectives.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and proactive team culture with a strong "can-do" attitude.
• Respond to and carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the Directors.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a management or supervisory role within food manufacturing, FMCG, production, packing, or a similar fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop large teams.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing performance, productivity, quality, and labour resources.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet demanding production schedules.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement practices and waste reduction initiatives.
• Flexible approach to working hours and business requirements.

What We Offer

In return, this role offers a rewarding and challenging opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing business. You will receive ongoing support and development, enabling you to build your skills, progress your career, and succeed in a leadership role within one of the UK's leading foods manufacturing companies.

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying.