Job Description

Packhouse Team Leader

Application Deadline: 9 July 2026

Department: Packhouse

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Ely

Reporting To: Packhouse Manager

Compensation: £34,000 - £38,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate teams to achieve daily production plans and performance targets.
• Monitor labour utilisation and productivity from the packhouse floor, ensuring resources are deployed effectively.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the packhouse operation.
• Supervise the Packhouse independently.
• To liaise with Commercial Team about packing.
• To capture stock levels.
• Report on sell by dates.
• Manage costs wherever possible.
• To develop strong knowledge of machines to cover absence/emergency repairs of machines or escalate to an engineer.

• Ensure all products are packed to customer specifications and quality standards.
• Monitor product quality throughout the packing process and take immediate corrective action where required.
• Promote a culture of food safety, quality and attention to detail.
• Ensure all procedures, work instructions and quality standards are consistently followed.

• Provide clear direction, coaching and support to team members.
• Conduct daily team briefings and communicate operational priorities.
• Manage attendance, timekeeping and performance issues in line with company procedures.
• Foster a positive, engaged and accountable team culture.

• Ensure the packhouse operates in line with customer, food safety and legal requirements at all times.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and GMP across all production areas.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure any actions are completed promptly.
• Drive a culture where audit readiness is maintained every day, not just during audit periods.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability for team performance.
• Monitor team performance and implement actions to improve output and reduce downtime.
• Lead by example and role models company values.
• Develop and support others to succeed.
• Use data and operational KPIs to drive action and continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards and promotes a culture of excellence and compliance.
• Communicate effectively with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Problem solve and work independently.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Medical cash plan
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Group Life
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Pension contribution matched up to 5%