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Packing Shift Manager

Greenyard


Job Location:

Boston - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 41000 - 44000
Posted: 11 November 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 8 February 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Greenyard is a global market leader in fresh frozen and prepared produce. The Company provides efficient and sustainable solutions to customers and suppliers through best-in-class products market leading innovation and outstanding doing so it helps us enable a healthier future.

Greenyard is committed to leading the agricultural strategy and sustainability agenda ensuring resilient supply chains strong grower relationships and measurable environmental impact.

We are seeking an experienced Shift Manager or Supervisor to join our team at our site in Boston Lincolnshire

Must have at minumum of two years experience in a supervisory role within food manufacturing

Salary between 41000 and 44000 per year dependant upon experience.

Shift Pattern 06.00-18.00/18.00 - 06.00 on a 2-2-3 two weekly rotation

Overall Purpose/Objectives of Role:

Accountable for people plant product and packaging delivery against clearly defined role outputs and responsibilities.

To pro-actively work with the packing team to achieve KPIs on a day-to-day basis without compromising the integrity of health & safety and quality of product.

The Role:

  • Lead inspire and motivate a multi-disciplined team in the day-to-day shift activities throughout the packing operation delegating effectively to develop a sense of pride and ownership in team performance.
  • Provide hands on leadership to raise the capability of the teams.
  • Ensure adequate cover in terms of personnel; predicting/planning workforce through trends/seasons.
  • Ensure teams are briefed regularly and are fully aware of site standards procedures plans and line performance.
  • Collaborate with other departments to support the delivery of the production plan against the budgeted targets and volumes; ensuring achievement of standards in all areas (Quality hygiene material and labour utilisation).
  • Analyse performance information and communicating this information to the team to continuously identify ways to improve systems and reduce costs.
  • Communicate job expectations.
  • Planning monitoring and appraising performance; coaching counselling and managing team members.
  • Maintaining work flow by monitoring steps of the process; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
  • Complete packing plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results.
  • Resolving personnel problems by investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.
  • Lead the manufacturing element of the daily PDR providing a thorough review of the previous 24 hours and the next 24 hour plans.
  • Build an H&S culture to promote ownership of H&S within the operation ensuring compliance with statutory and company H&S requirements.
  • Establish and maintain a culture within the operation that supports all aspects of Lean Manufacturing; continuously identify ways to reduce costs and improve systems and standards in the operation utilising lean tools and techniques to optimise efficiency and effectiveness of the operation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • Supervisory/management experience including developing coaching and discipline ideally gained within a food manufacturing environment
  • Ability to motivate direct and lead a team aligning mind-set to behaviours and company expectations
  • Proven demonstration of an investigative and problem-solving approach
  • Experience of safe systems of work
  • Performance/absence management
  • Solid understanding of HACCP/GMPs and regulatory requirements
  • Awareness of BRC Standards
  • Experience of conducting/chairing meetings
  • Working to and producing KPIs/weekly reports
  • In-depth knowledge of SAP

PERSONAL SKILLS

  • IOSH / NEBOSH Qualification
  • High attention to detail
  • Proficient computer literacy predominantly Excel and Outlook
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Ability to prioritise workload
  • Can adapt quickly to change
  • Organised
  • Flexible
  • Willing to undertake ad hoc projects

Benefits include;-

  • Company Pension
  • Healthcare Cashback Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • On-Site Parking

We are unfortunately unable to offer Sponsorships at the current time


Required Experience:

Manager


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Greenyard is a global market leader of fresh, frozen and prepared fruit & vegetables, flowers and plants. Counting Europe’s leading retailers amongst its customer base, the group provides efficient and sustainable solutions to customers and suppliers through best-in-class products, ma ... View more

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