Assistant Packhouse Manager | Fresh Produce | Tunbridge Wells

Salary: £32,000-£36,000

Hours: 09:30-18:30 | Tuesday-Saturday


Ready to Step Up into Leadership?

Are you currently a Line Leader or Supervisor in fresh produce, looking for your next big career move? This is your chance to take that step into an Assistant Packhouse Manager role with a business that values your skills, supports your development, and gives you the platform to grow.

About the Company

Our client is a respected fresh produce business with a strong reputation for quality, service, and innovation. Operating from a modern packhouse in Kent, they supply top retailers with fresh, high-quality produce while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, compliance, and efficiency.

The Role - What You'll Be Doing

As Assistant Packhouse Manager, you'll support the Packhouse Manager in running day-to-day operations across 8 lines.

That means:

* Overseeing production schedules to make sure customer orders are completed on time and in full.

* Leading, motivating, and developing production teams to deliver results.

* Supporting line leaders with set-ups, changeovers, and driving efficiencies.

* Monitoring KPIs such as yield, machine performance, downtime, and waste reduction.

* Ensuring compliance with H&S and GMP standards.

What You'll Need

* Experience in a supervisory/line leader role within fresh produce or food manufacturing.

* A good understanding of packhouse operations and equipment (graders, flow wrap, etc.).

* Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and develop a team.

* A proactive, problem-solving approach with attention to detail.

* The drive to step up into a management role and make an impact.

Next Steps

If you're ambitious, passionate about fresh produce, and ready to take on more responsibility, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by clicking the link below or reach out to me directly at jack@morepeople.co.uk