Packhouse Manager, Scotland

Job Description

Our client is an established but growing business, that offers a challenging and rewarding environment to work in, where you can develop your skills and make your stamp on the business.

The role:

• Oversee day to today operations of the packhouse re quality, production, logistics and H&S to ensure targets are achieved.
• Liaise with department managers, supporting them in all matters, making key decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ensuring quality meets customer specifications and a culture of ‘highest quality’ is enforced
• Ensure deliveries are made OTIF, liaising with several hauliers
• Handle all relevant documentation, completing weekly reports on output, quality and traceability
• Ensure audit readiness always, managing relevant systems continuously

The candidate:

• Experience in a fresh produce environment is essential
• Demonstrable background in managing production yields with a commercial mindset
• Astute in planning, very well organised and adaptable to change
• Manage with a can-do attitude, strong in getting employee engagement and handling conflict. Experienced with mass operational teams
• Comfortable with documentation and report writing, being accountable for multiple department performances
• Committed and passionate about production as seasonal demands will fluctuate throughout the year

What is on offer:

• Attractive salary
• Autonomous role with a progressive business