Vegetable Packhouse Manager
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Are you an experienced packhouse professional ready to step into a leadership role within a progressive vegetable business?
Do you have a strong background in fresh produce packing, quality assurance, and team leadership?
Are you excited by the opportunity to manage the packing and logistics of high-quality vegetables for leading UK retailers?
Location of the Job:
Fife
Salary and Benefits Package:
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* Accommodation options may be available (to be discussed at interview)
* Career development opportunities
* Work with a respected grower supplying major UK retailers
Additional Information:
This is a permanent, full-time position.
About the Company:
Our client is a well-established, forward-thinking vegetable producer supplying brassicas including cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, and asparagus to some of the UK's most prominent supermarkets. With a commitment to quality, sustainability, and efficiency, the business operates a dynamic and fast-paced packhouse and offers the opportunity to be part of a high-performing team.
Vegetable Packhouse Manager - The Job Role Details:
As the Packhouse Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a busy vegetable packhouse. You will lead a team of approximately 30 staff, ensuring produce is packed to retailer specifications and dispatched efficiently and safely.
Vegetable Packhouse Manager - Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the packing and dispatch of fresh produce to major retailers
* Lead, train, and manage a diverse team of around 30 staff across multiple shifts
* Ensure quality standards, food safety, and customer specifications are consistently met
* Coordinate with harvest and logistics teams to align packing schedules with deliveries
* Monitor and manage stock of packaging materials and consumables
* Uphold all health & safety and food hygiene regulations (including BRC, Red Tractor, and HACCP)
* Drive continuous improvement across productivity, efficiency, and product quality
* Maintain accurate records and ensure traceability and compliance documentation is complete
* Foster a positive, productive, and safety-conscious working environment
* Report regularly to senior management on packhouse performance
Vegetable Packhouse Manager - Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:
You will have/be:
* Previous experience managing or supervising in a fresh produce or food packing environment
* Familiarity with brassica crops or similar perishable produce
* Proven leadership and team management capabilities
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Experience working with major UK retailers and understanding of their specifications
* A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
* Excellent attention to detail, with a focus on quality and compliance
* IT literacy for record-keeping, production planning, and communication
* A good understanding of food safety and health & safety compliance
How to Apply:
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The Industry (Key Words):
Packhouse Manager, Fresh Produce, Brassicas, Vegetable Packing, Team Leadership, Food Safety, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Asparagus, Cabbage, Logistics, Quality Assurance, Retail Standards, Horticulture, Agriculture, Supply Chain, food and fresh produce jobs.
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About Us:
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