Assistant Packing Manager
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Job Summary
Company About Us:
Founded by former Michelin-starred chef Paul Rhodes in 2003 Paul Rhodes Bakery has built a strong reputation as the go-to supplier of quality handcrafted sourdoughs cakes and pastries in the capital. Pauls ambition when he started the bakery was simple: to provide Londons busy chefs with the best handcrafted bread made from the finest ingredients possible and traditional techniques.
Today as the bakery heads towards twenty-five years in business the goal remains the same and this ambition underpins everything we do. We have both a wholesale business supplying some of Londons top restaurants hotels cafés and entertainment venues as well as our local retail bakery shop which is based a ten-minute walk up the road in Greenwich Market.
As we continue to grow we are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success. At Paul Rhodes Bakery we believe in nurturing talent. By joining our company youll have the chance to work with experienced professionals learn valuable skills and be part of a friendly supportive environment.
The Assistant Warehouse Manager supports the daily running of the packing department - overseeing packing activities maintaining quality and safety standards and helping the team hit production targets. The role includes supporting training shift planning and shift handovers working closely with the Packing/Warehouse Manager to drive efficiency and a positive team culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Packing/Warehouse Manager in planning and supervising daily packing operations
- Monitor packing lines for accuracy efficiency and quality
- Coordinate shift schedules and staffing to meet production timelines
- Support onboarding training and coaching of the team
- Work with Technical Production and Hygiene teams on food safety and H&S compliance
- Escalate issues affecting workflow quality or team performance
- Ensure correct stock rotation labelling and traceability
- Maintain a safe clean organised packing floor
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Act as point of contact in the Packing/Warehouse Managers absence
Key Skills Required:
- Experience in packing/production within food manufacturing or similar
- Strong understanding of packing processes quality checks and compliance
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to lead by example and support the team
- Strong communication skills
- Proactive problem-solving mindset
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
Location:
- Paul Rhodes Bakery SE10 9PJ (Greenwich London) - NIGHT SHFITS
- Candidates must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.
- Free & Discounted Bakery Products: Take home the freshest bread pastries and more every day.
- Shop Discount: Enjoy exclusive employee discounts on all products at our Greenwich shop.
- Free Birthday cake of your choice
- Company Events: Join your colleagues for fun summer / winter social events.
- Referral Bonus: Earn a 500 bonus for bringing new talent into our growing team.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Convenient commuting options for you.
- Additional holiday allowance to reward length of service
- Paid breaks
Paul Rhodes is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status. As part of this commitment we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. For individuals who would like to request accommodation throughout the hiring process please contact HR at:
Required Experience:
Manager
