Packhouse Operations Coordinator
CV-LibraryPortsmouth, HampshirepermanentPosted: 22 June 2026
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Location: South England
Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Overview
A leading fresh produce business is seeking a Packhouse Operations Coordinator to support the efficient day-to-day running of a modern packhouse operation. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring production targets, quality standards, food safety requirements, and customer specifications are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the daily operation of the packhouse to achieve production plans and customer orders.
* Monitor production performance, productivity, and packing efficiencies.
* Maintain accurate production, traceability, and operational records.
* Ensure labels, packaging, and product specifications are correctly applied.
* Report equipment faults and operational issues promptly.
* Support waste reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and customer standards.
* Assist with internal audits and compliance activities.
* Support the onboarding and training of new team members.
* Provide guidance and direction to operational teams during production.
* Promote a positive, safe, and professional working environment.
Qualifications & Experience
* NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Food Manufacturing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Operations, or a related discipline.
* Previous experience within fresh produce, food production, manufacturing, or FMCG environments.
* Experience coordinating or supervising operational teams.
* Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
* Good computer literacy and experience maintaining operational records.
* Understanding of food safety and quality management systems.
* Flexible approach to working hours during seasonal periods.
* Lean Manufacturing, HACCP, or Forklift qualifications would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
* Salary up to £40,000 DOE.
* Permanent full-time position.
* Career development opportunities.
* Modern working environment.
* Opportunity to join a successful and growing fresh produce business
Location: South England
Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Overview
A leading fresh produce business is seeking a Packhouse Operations Coordinator to support the efficient day-to-day running of a modern packhouse operation. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring production targets, quality standards, food safety requirements, and customer specifications are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the daily operation of the packhouse to achieve production plans and customer orders.
* Monitor production performance, productivity, and packing efficiencies.
* Maintain accurate production, traceability, and operational records.
* Ensure labels, packaging, and product specifications are correctly applied.
* Report equipment faults and operational issues promptly.
* Support waste reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and customer standards.
* Assist with internal audits and compliance activities.
* Support the onboarding and training of new team members.
* Provide guidance and direction to operational teams during production.
* Promote a positive, safe, and professional working environment.
Qualifications & Experience
* NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Food Manufacturing, Agriculture, Horticulture, Operations, or a related discipline.
* Previous experience within fresh produce, food production, manufacturing, or FMCG environments.
* Experience coordinating or supervising operational teams.
* Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
* Good computer literacy and experience maintaining operational records.
* Understanding of food safety and quality management systems.
* Flexible approach to working hours during seasonal periods.
* Lean Manufacturing, HACCP, or Forklift qualifications would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
* Salary up to £40,000 DOE.
* Permanent full-time position.
* Career development opportunities.
* Modern working environment.
* Opportunity to join a successful and growing fresh produce business