​Packhouse Manager - Required for Busy fast paced working environment based in Chatham near Canterbury Kent.

Packhouse Manager, ideally with experience in the Fresh Produce sector who has an appreciation for the production standards and requirements within this product sector.

Key Accountability

• Ensure optimum recovery of fruit by monitoring grade outs and instructing Line Leaders. Liaison with planning about size allocation.

• Ensure grading achieves best financial results for the business by optimising sizes for market and achieving set targets i.e. bins per hour, cost per kilo etc. Daily confirmation with planning about production plans for next day.

• Minimise overtime.

• Minimise box price by utilising excess staff or arrange hours to suit business needs.

• Engage direct reports regularly for department debriefings and to give instructions.

• Authorise hours for agency and permanent staff. Ensure holidays are planned.

• Engage team on performance and ensure all staff issues are raised in a timely manner.

• Ensure teams are productive & organised.

• Ensure production plans and stock sheets are followed, monitoring stock rotation, daily liaison/co-operation with planning.

• Maintain a healthy business relationship between the company and its customers, growers and suppliers.

• Notify management team of potential order shortages or issues.

• Act as a point of contact for growers & visitors.

·         Ensure Packhouse is maintained to BRC/Customer standard

·         Pay Rate: Up to £15.75 DOE

·         Own Transport Due to location

·         Experience in a similar role would be beneficial

·         Must have proof of Right to Work

·         Accommodation available if required.

·         PPE Provided

·         Immediate start after completing On Site Induction

·         Possibility of this being Temp to Perm Role

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