Hames Chocolates Ltd – Skegness
Due to the continued growth and success of Hames Chocolates, we are looking to recruit an additional Packing Room Manager to join our production team in Skegness. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, hands-on leader to help manage our busy packing operation, ensuring products are packed accurately, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
The successful candidate will lead and support the packing room team, coordinate workloads, maintain compliance with food safety and quality standards, and work closely with other departments including the Chocolate Room, Warehouse, Graphics, and Office teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and supervise the packing room team.
- Manage workers and performance.
- Ensure the packing schedules meet production targets.
- Ensure all products are packed correctly and labels are accurate.
- Liaise with the Chocolate Room, Warehouse, Graphics Department, and Office Team to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene, and housekeeping.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, BRCGS standards, and customer requirements.
- Complete production records and company paperwork accurately and on time.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the packing operation.
Skills & Experience
- Previous supervisory or management experience, ideally within food manufacturing, packing, or production.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good mathematical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of health and safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
- Experience working within BRCGS standards would be advantageous.
What We Offer
- Full-time permanent position.
- Opportunity to join a growing and successful British chocolate manufacturer.
- Supportive team environment.
- Career development opportunities as the business continues to expand.
If you are a motivated leader with a passion for organisation, quality, and teamwork, we would love to hear from you.
Note: - The job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the position but is not exhaustive
Hours of work: 7.00am to 7.30 start with variable finishing times over 5 days
Pay: £29,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
