Senior Food Packaging Lead - Bray FMCG

Avoca; Bray; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avoca's Central Bakery & Kitchen in Bray is seeking a Senior Packaging Operative to lead the CBK packaging activity. The role focuses on food packaging, line setup, quality checks, and meeting production targets.

You will supervise and train operatives, ensure HACCP, hygiene, and GMP standards, and maintain accurate production records in a fast-paced ambient and chilled environment. The ideal candidate has experience in food manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and good communication

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a food production/manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in packaging.
• Experience with automated packaging machinery and basic IT for reporting.
• Excellent teamwork and communication with supervisors.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene, and health & safety standards.
• Food Safety Level 2 is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Good attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently pack, seal, and label food products at high speeds.
• Quality control and inspect products to ensure they meet standards.
• Supervise and assist the supervisor; train new operatives; meet daily outputs.
• Cover supervisor duties during holidays or days off as needed.
• Maintain HACCP, GMPs, and hygiene standards.
• Adhere to health, safety, and hygiene standards (PPE required).
• Support production improvements and training as required.
• Maintain detailed records of production and quality checks.
• Perform minor adjustments to machines and report maintenance issues.

Skills

Proven food production experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety Level 2 (preferred)

Tools

Automated packaging machinery

Basic IT skills for reporting

Job description

Avoca's Central Bakery & Kitchen in Bray is seeking a Senior Packaging Operative to lead the CBK packaging activity. The role focuses on food packaging, line setup, quality checks, and meeting production targets.

You will supervise and train operatives, ensure HACCP, hygiene, and GMP standards, and maintain accurate production records in a fast-paced ambient and chilled environment. The ideal candidate has experience in food manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and good communication