Company Overview
Heataction Limited T/A Destiny Foods is one of the UK's largest manufacturers and distributors of frozen desserts and specialist patisserie. As part of the La Compagnie des Desserts Group, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative dessert solutions to a wide range of clients across the foodservice sector.
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Packing Supervisor to join our team at Destiny Foods. Located in Great Britain, this role is essential in ensuring that our high-quality dessert products are packed efficiently and accurately for distribution. Your contributions will help us maintain our reputation as a leading supplier in the industry. The hours or work for this role are 2pm - 10pm Monday - Friday.
Purpose
To lead and actively work on assigned packing lines, ensuring products are packed efficiently, safely, and to the required quality and customer standards. The Packing Supervisor is a hands-on role, responsible for supporting and directing packing operatives while participating in day-to-day packing activities. The role oversees line performance, coordinates packing operations, resolves operational issues, and ensures compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety requirements. The Packing Supervisor reports directly to the High Care Manager.
Responsibilities
- Actively work on and supervise assigned packing lines, ensuring daily production plans and targets are achieved.
- Lead by example, providing hands-on support to packing operatives while maintaining efficient line operation.
- Monitor line performance throughout the shift, taking immediate corrective action to minimise downtime and maximise productivity.
- Ensure products are packed, labelled, coded, and palletised accurately in line with product specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards.
- Carry out line start-up checks and verify that all materials, packaging, and equipment are available, fit for use, and ready for production.
- Monitor product quality throughout the packing process, addressing issues promptly and escalating concerns where necessary.
- Complete and verify all line documentation, production records, and traceability paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
- Coordinate product changeovers, ensuring they are completed safely and efficiently to minimise production downtime.
- Support and direct packing operatives, allocating tasks and resources to meet operational requirements.
- Liaise effectively with Production, Planning, Quality, Warehouse, and Engineering teams to ensure the smooth running of operations.
- Identify, report, and assist with resolving equipment issues, working closely with Engineering during breakdowns, repairs, and maintenance activities.
- Monitor waste levels and actively support continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce product loss, and optimise line performance.
- Ensure all packing activities comply with customer, legal, food safety, quality, and company standards at all times.
- Promote and maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and Health & Safety within the packing area.
- Assist with the training, coaching, and onboarding of packing operatives to ensure competence and adherence to required standards.
- Support the High Care Manager in delivering departmental objectives and maintaining a positive, productive team environment.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Experience within a food manufacturing or food production environment.
- Experience working on packing or production lines.
- Good understanding of food safety and quality standards.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
- Effective problem-solving and organisational skills.
- Good communication skills and ability to coordinate activities across departments.
Desirable:
- Previous experience overseeing a production or packing line.
- HACCP awareness.
- Experience working with production reporting systems.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
If you are ready to be part of a dynamic team that values quality and innovation in dessert manufacturing, we invite you to apply for the Packer position at Destiny Foods today
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
