Packhouse Team Leader

We are recruiting on behalf of our client self-motivated and driven packhouse Team Leader. Reporting to the packhouse supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a team of Packing Operatives, ensuring orders are completed in full and on time. You will monitor performance of the Packing operatives, ensure production downtime is kept to a minimum and perform packing duties yourself. Working pattern: 5 days out of 7 per week and weekend working will be required. Shift pattern: 8 hours between 6am-6pm - with flexibility. This is a seasonal full-time role expected to last until November 2026 however there may be an opportunity to extend the contract over the winter period and beyond. Responsibilities · Organise teams. · Monitor quality and performance. · Liaise with other departments both in the production facility and on site as required. · Minimise downtime, investigating and reporting all issues immediately. · Prioritise orders as required to ensure orders are completed in full. · Ensure all staff follow food safety and hygiene protocol. · Training new staff as and when required. Skills Essential: · Good level of spoken and written English. · Previous experience as a Team Leader/Supervisor, preferably in Fast Moving Consumer Goods. · Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). · Excellent attention to detail. · Able to communicate effectively at all levels. · Able to work under pressure. Desirable: · Previous experience of working in a Packhouse. · Food production experience. · Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate. · Health and safety qualification