Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and guide packing staff to ensure tasks are completed effectively
• Ensure team members are trained and comply with safety and quality standards
• Complete packing sheets accurately and ensure all pallets are logged into the system (Insight)
• Check and confirm correct “best before” dates on products
• Set up equipment and print labels for production runs
• Follow all quality and standard operating procedures
• Carry out quality assurance tasks, such as product sampling
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work area
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld for all staff
• Provide updates on performance, such as waste, rejects, and production issues
• Work with maintenance to address equipment repairs
• Collaborate with cleaning staff and supply chain teams as needed
• Complete stock counts and ensure accurate inventory records
• Ensure finished stock reconciles with production records
• Identify ways to improve systems and processes to reduce costs
• Update procedures to align with operational and audit standards
• Cover for the Packing Supervisor when required

Performance Indicators

• Staff are properly trained in safety and quality standards
• Address recruitment needs and develop team skills
• Maintain high standards of area cleanliness and order
• Achieve target quality standards
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of production and quality data
• Implement improvements to systems and processes
• Ensure all equipment is used correctly and manual handling is minimised
• Promptly report equipment issues
• Keep the area safe, including having qualified forklift operators when required