Production Manager

Watts Farms (Sales) Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fresh produce is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily operations in their Packhouse department. The role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates will thrive in fast-paced environments and have experience in team leadership.

Benefits

31 days holiday

Payment reward for Friend Referrals

20% staff discount

Long Service Awards

Development and training opportunities

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.

Skills

Dependable

Strong communication

Leadership

Motivational skills

Fast-paced environment

Job description

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Base pay range

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Warehousing

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