Packaging Operations Lead

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Elevation Recruitment Group Full time

Elevation Recruitment Group is pleased to partner with an innovative beverage manufacturer to recruit a Packaging Supervisor for their facility in North Yorkshire. This exciting opportunity involves leading a bottling operation, managing laboratory and process equipment, and embedding lean manufacturing techniques within a high-performing packaging team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive compliance with health and safety regulations while acting as a role model for best practices
  • Lead the bottling team, fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence
  • Train and develop team members, ensuring training is up to date and aligned with growth needs
  • Oversee food safety compliance and contribute to maintaining relevant GFSI accreditation
  • Manage raw material stock, support production planning, and ensure adherence to quality standards
  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, conduct microbiological testing, and support line operations as needed
  • Manage day-to-day performance of the bottling team, including conducting regular appraisals

We are looking for Packaging Supervisors with the below skills & experience:

  • Previous experience in packaging operations within an FMCG environment, ideally food or drink production
  • Proven people management experience with a natural ability to build strong relationships
  • Solid understanding of packaging line metrics and hands-on operational experience
  • Strong multitasking and organisational skills, with attention to detail
  • Competence in health and safety regulations within a production environment, IOSH qualification preferred
  • Leadership skills with a focus on problem-solving and process improvement using lean tools

The estimated salary for this role is £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your leadership and technical expertise will directly impact production quality and efficiency.



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