Job Description

Job Title: Packing Manager

Reports to:

Operations Manager

Location:

Welsh Pantry, Llantrisant

Salary:

Competitive on experience

Contract Type:

Full-time, Flexible (8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced

Packing Manager

to lead and oversee all packing operations within our food manufacturing facility. This critical role ensures that finished products are packed efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. You will manage the packing of ambient chilled pastry products, ensuring correct presentation, labelling, shelf life, and traceability while meeting customer and production requirements.

As Packing Manager, you will lead a team of packing professionals, manage schedules and staffing, monitor output, and collaborate closely with production, quality, and despatch teams to deliver exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities

Packing Operations

Oversee daily packing operations for all baked products. Ensure products meet specifications for weight, count, packaging format, and presentation. Coordinate packing with baking and cooling schedules to maintain freshness and food safety. Minimise product handling damage and reduce waste. Monitor line performance against targets (OEE) and address variances promptly. Manage labour costs, staffing levels, and time/attendance in line with company policies. Maintain excellent GMP standards and ensure audit readiness at all times. Ensure correct use and availability of packaging materials and oversee safe operation of packing equipment.

Food Safety & Quality

Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, BRC, and allergen control standards. Maintain accurate labelling, date coding, and full product traceability. Support internal and external audits and uphold hygiene standards in packing areas.

Team Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop Packing Shift Managers and teams. Plan staffing and shift rosters to meet production demands. Provide training on food safety, quality, and packing procedures. Manage performance, attendance, and disciplinary processes effectively.

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

Monitor KPIs including output, waste, efficiency, and downtime. Identify and implement process improvements. Prepare daily performance reports and address operational issues.

Key Skills & Behaviours

Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities. High attention to detail, particularly with labelling and presentation. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Professional, proactive, and resilient with excellent communication skills.

Experience Required

Previous experience in a packing or production management role within a bakery or food manufacturing environment. Proven knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP, GMP, BRC/SQF or similar). Experience managing teams in a high-volume FMCG setting.

Interested?

If you are passionate about food safety, quality, and operational excellence, and have the leadership skills to drive a high-performing packing team, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Llantrisant (Rhondda Cynon Taff): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Food production: 3 years (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person