Packing Manager Food Manufacturing ?? Location: Moreton Valence ?? Shifts: Day shift ( 6 AM- 4 PM ) ?? Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time HR Employment is recruiting for an experienced Packing Manager to join a well-established food manufacturing business. This role is crucial in ensuring operational excellence across multiple packing lines, maintaining efficiency, and driving continuous improvement within the production environment. Key Responsibilities: ? Operational Management Oversee the main packing line, secondary packing line, and Online Packing areas to ensure smooth and efficient operations. ? Health & Safety Develop and enforce strict safety protocols, maintaining a safe and compliant working environment for all staff. ? Production Planning Collaborate with the Warehouse, Engineering, and Logistics teams to formulate and implement effective packing plans, ensuring stock levels and customer supply are maintained. ? Stock Control & Rotation Ensure strict FIFO (First In, First Out) stock rotation and maintain minimum stock holding levels of SKUs and packaging materials. ? Equipment & Maintenance Work closely with the Engineering Team Leader to ensure all machinery is maintained in optimal condition with preventative maintenance programs (PPMs) in place. ? Training & Development Ensure all staff are fully trained and signed off against Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and online training programs. Implement cross-training for workforce flexibility. ? Data & Compliance Ensure all packing sheets are accurately completed, capturing throughput and downtime data. Oversee inventory control, including quarantine management and rework handling. ? Efficiency & Waste Reduction Implement strategies to reduce production wastage, streamline changeovers, and eliminate non-value-added tasks. ? People Management Conduct regular 1-to-1s, performance reviews, and progression planning to develop and retain talent within the production team. What Were Looking For: ? Proven experience in a Packing Manager or similar role within food manufacturing. ? Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience in training & development. ? Knowledge of food production processes, health & safety standards, and quality compliance. ? Ability to manage production planning, stock control, and continuous improvement initiatives. ? Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on efficiency and waste reduction. ? Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Warehouse, production, Logistics, and Engineering teams. Benefits: ? Competitive salary ? Career progression opportunities ? A supportive and dynamic work environment If you are a driven and experienced Packing Manager looking for your next challenge, wed love to hear from you Apply today. ADZN1_UKTJ