Packaging Supervisor

Location: On site / Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Retail | Food

Salary: Competitive Salary

Packaging Supervisor – Avoca Central Bakery & Kitchen Bray

Avoca operates in 14 locations across the country. After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same. We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations. Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future. We are now heralded as one of Ireland’s most exciting retail stores, with a host of award-winning cafes, restaurants and food markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far.

Role Purpose:

The Packing Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day function of the CBK packing team. This role is a highly focused operational role. Together with the Avoca CBK Manager and Culinary Lead, the Packaging Supervisor will be required to ensure all production is packed correctly within the shift. Working collaboratively with support functions & CBK Management the Packaging Supervisor will be accountable for management of products being packed correctly, quality of packed product & ensuring labeling is correct.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

· Oversee the management and control of Food Packing, while maintaining the heritage of Avoca.

· Ensure the Department is operated efficiently and in compliance with Food Safety Quality standards, Safety, Business Excellence, Commercial, Buying, and Legal requirements.

· Establish processes and controls for assigned inventories, including FIFO, shelf-life management, temperature, and HACCP controls.

· Manage workflow and activities, proper storage, inventory accuracy, reports, and action to reduce loss or wastage

· Ensure daily / weekly routines and delivery schedules are executed per plan to avoid disruption to the CBK operations.

· Ensure all documentation and processes are compliant with corporate, regulatory and HACCP requirements. Participate in all required audits.

· Manage capacity, including, equipment, storage solutions and workflow processes within your team.

· Drive programmes and initiatives through operations, loss prevention, operational standards, and cost control, to deliver overall Avoca business profitability.

· Ensure staff are aware of all Health and Safety regulations including.

Key Requirements

· Experienced within a Packaging operation, with supervisory experience an advantage

· Experience of working in a cross functional company with different reporting structures

· Ability to work under own initiative

· A confident and analytical mind-set

· Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication

· Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible in their approach to their contribution

· Committed to continuous personal development

· Ability to motivate, persuade, and influence the team

· Well organised individual with strong time management skills

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines

Why work with us?

We're always on the lookout for like-minded folks to join our merry band of men and women. So, apart from coming to work with your amazing teammates every day, we also offer the following benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Family Friendly Policies
• Life Assurance Benefit
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness Programmes

This is a full-time role, based in Bray, Co Wicklow.

Full time, afternoon shift, Monday to Saturday.

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