Repack Supervisor

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday

Location: Warrington

We have an exciting opportunity in the form of Production Supervisor for our brand new Repack department here at Gousto. Based at our Warrington site you will report directly to the Production Manager working a Monday to Friday day shift. Youll lead a team to deliver the perfect Gousto box to every customer on time every time. 

In this role you will provide hands-on operational management of a newly created small repack and packing facility. You will ensure products are packed safely efficiently and to the required quality and technical specifications. By working closely with Technical Engineering and Planning teams you will help deliver the daily and weekly production plans while maintaining the highest standards of safety Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) food safety and product quality.

What youll do 

• Embed a safety-first culture across the facility guide safety awareness uphold health and safety policies and ensure timely incident reporting and action close-outs
• Foster food safety and quality culture across the operation ensuring full adherence to GMP hygiene and technical standards alongside routine operational checks
• Ensure repack operations consistently meet quality legality and customer standards by conducting thorough investigations into non-conformances and applying effective corrective actions
• Uphold safe machinery practices and ensure operational colleagues are fully trained competent and signed off on flow wrapping packing and production machinery
• Deploy and manage operational colleagues and Tech Ops ensuring shifts are effectively resourced and hours are managed within agreed labour budgets
• Manage team performance conduct and attendance through 1-1s Personal Development Plan (PDP) coaching feedback and formal investigations when required
• Conduct regular shift briefings to communicate safety quality and performance priorities foster a welcoming environment and assist with recruitment interviewing
• Take day-to-day operational accountability for repack production managing labour to achieve output plan adherence service efficiency and minimal waste
• Oversee the effective operation of multi-head weighers and flow wrappers working closely with Engineering and Technical teams to resolve defects and reduce downtime
• Maintain full material control and product traceability to prevent mix-ups deliver clear shift handovers and deputise for the Production Manager when required

Who You Are

• Experienced in supervisory or operational management within an FMCG food manufacturing packing or repack environment
• Skilled in working hands-on with production and packing machinery ideally including flow wrapping or similar automated equipment
• Knowledgeable in food safety GMP quality standards product traceability allergen control and safe systems of work
• Capable of managing a small operational team including performance attendance conduct coaching and colleague development
• Highly organised with excellent labour-planning skills and the ability to prioritise operational tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Forward-thinking in your management style with a visible shop-floor presence to identify issues and engage teams in problem-solving
• Adept at interpreting managing and evaluating operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and data facilitated by good computer literacy in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel
• Excellent in verbal and written communication to deliver team briefings and work effectively with Technical Engineering Planning and Supply Chain teams
• Attentive to detail flexible and capable of practical problem-solving under pressure
• Able to manage simultaneous operational priorities while consistently delivering against safety quality output and service requirements

Additional Information :

Whether its creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto. Across our business we lead with inclusivity and strive for equality in all we do; working hard to ensure Gousto is an environment where you can be totally yourself.

Everyone is welcome and were looking for applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Excited but wondering if you tick every box We recommend applying anyway so that we can review your profile . And if youre in a job share why not just apply as a pair.

If you have a disability that youre worried will affect you during the interview process please let us know and we will do our best to help you feel comfortable.

Wed love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying please let us know

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time