Vacancy Description
Location: Near Howden, East Yorkshire
Salary: £33,696 + Benefits
Hours: 48 hours/week, 5-day rota including weekends and bank holidays
Reporting To: Harvesting Manager
Role Overview
Supporting the Harvesting Management team, you will oversee the daily operations within the packaging facility, ensuring product quality, team efficiency, and full compliance with safety and hygiene standards. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for motivating a team of placers, maintaining high standards, and optimising performance.
Key Responsibilities
·Organise and allocate staff and resources for maximum line efficiency
·Maintain hygiene, health & safety, and product quality standards
·Achieve KPIs related to product placement and presentation
·Monitor quality (e.g., weight, size, cut, punnet spec) from belt to pack
·Communicate effectively with team and other departments
·Supervise, train, and develop team members
·Conduct daily reviews of product flow, staffing, and placing accuracy
·Report and escalate issues such as quality concerns or disease presence
·Lead by example and promote a positive team environment
·Ensure belt areas are clean and audit-ready
·Support compliance with food safety standards (HACCP, TACCP, VACCP)
Key Requirements
·Experience in a supervisory role within fresh produce or food manufacturing
·Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills
·Excellent communication and people management abilities
·Flexible approach to hours, including weekend and bank holiday working
·Basic Food Hygiene certificate required; HACCP training desirable
Benefits
·28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
·3% employer pension contribution (after qualifying period)
·Workplace pension after 3 months
·Overtime paid for hours beyond contracted 48/week
·Training and development opportunities
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