Packing Supervisor

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Health cash plan

Discount scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Christmas hamper

Staff shop discounts

Job summary

Fairfax Meadow, part of Sysco GB, is hiring a Packing Supervisor at our Derby site. You will lead the packing function, coordinating with Factory/Production Managers to ensure output and quality targets are met, and you will coach staff to deliver optimal results.

The role offers a 40-hour week (16:00–01:00, Mon–Fri) with a salary up to £35,731, dependent on experience, plus benefits and staff discounts. You will help maintain a safe, efficient, and collaborative factory environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory role
• Experience in a factory environment preferred
• Strong leadership and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor the packing function on a daily/hourly basis
• Coordinate with Factory/Production Managers to meet output and quality targets
• Engage and motivate the team to perform under pressure in a fast-paced setting

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Motivation

Relationship building

Job description

• Department: Supply Chain and Operations (Non Driver or Operative Roles)

Job Description

Working Hours: 16.00-01.00 (40 hours), working Monday to Friday.

Salary up to £35,731 (dependent on experience)

Take your career to the next level within the factory Fairfax Meadow part of Sysco GB. Fairfax Meadow us the UK’s favourite foodservice catering butcher and has been putting great meat on the menu for over 50 years. Join us as Packaging Supervisor and help to support the packing and transfer functions within the factory environment.

A satisfying role

As a Packing Supervisor, your leadership and organisational skills will be key to keeping our packing function running smoothly. Working closely with the Factory Manager / Production Managers to ensure the departmental resources meet the required output and quality requirements. You will need to lead and monitor the day by the hour performance and work closely with all employees against the agreed criteria.

If you’re a confident leader who enjoys a fast-paced environment and takes pride in getting the best from people, this could be the challenge for you.

What you bring to the mix

A naturally organised, people-focused and with an eye for detail, you’ll have the drive and confidence to make a real impact at Fairfax Meadow:

A positive, self-motivated attitude and a proactive approach to getting things done.

Strong communication skills and confidence to communicate professionally at all levels.

Ability to motivate team members, stay focused under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

The ability to build relationships with all kinds of people.

Previous experience in a similar supervisory role, ideally within a factory environment.

Bags of benefits

The facilities and working environment at our Derby site include benefits such as pension scheme, generous holiday, health cash plan, discount scheme, wellbeing initiatives, Christmas hamper and ongoing training. You’ll also get fantastic discounts from our staff shop.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At Fairfax Meadow everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fairfax Meadow and we recognise that Fairfax Meadow can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.