Production Manager

Watts Farms Fresh Produce Holdings Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce company is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily operations in their Packhouse department. The ideal candidate will ensure quality standards, lead a team, and comply with safety regulations. This role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a driving license. Join a passionate team dedicated to providing high-quality produce and first-class service.

Benefits

31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays pro rata)

Payment reward for Friend Referrals

20% staff discount on online shop

Long Service Awards

Development and training opportunities

Onsite staff canteen area

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team.
• Driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations for efficiency and quality.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and food legislation.
• Lead and develop the packhouse operations team.

Skills

Dependable

Self-motivated

Strong communication

Leadership

Motivational skills

Fast-paced environment

Team leading

Willingness to learn

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a Production Manager has arisen at our site in Farningham to help lead our team at Watts Farms Packers Ltd.

What does the job involve?

This role is responsible for managing daily production and communication within the Packhouse department working closely alongside the Packhouse Manager.

• Oversee daily production operations to ensure efficiency and quality standards are met
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and food legislation standards
• Leading and developing the packhouse operations team

Key Skills / Experience

• Dependable and self-motivated
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable and efficient with the willingness to learn
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience leading a team
• Due to the location of this role, a driving licence is essential
• Experience working with fresh produce is desirable

Working hours

48 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7. Start and finish times will vary. Flexibility will be required.

About Us

Watts Farms is a third-generation family run business. We grow fresh produce, which is picked and packed on site,with our head office based in Farningham, Kent.

Our production sites are based in Kent and include organic land, polytunnels and modern glasshouses. We are specialist growers, who over the years have developed both growing techniques and varieties to provide our customers with the best quality and flavour.

We pride ourselves on quality and service and are passionate about food and ensuring we provide a first-class service to our customers.

We meet the requirements of the BRC standard for Food Safety.

What we can offer you…

• 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays pro rata)
• Payment reward for Friend Referrals
• 20% staff discount on our online shop
• Long Service Awards
• Development and training opportunities
• Onsite staff canteen area offering refreshments

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment. Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol test