Packaging Manager - Fresh Produce
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Sittingbourne
- Salary
- 35000.00 - 45000.00 GBP Annual + Benefits
- Posted
- 25 Aug 2021
- Closes
- 22 Sep 2021
- Sectors
- Manufacturing & Industrial
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are currently working with a leading fresh produce distributor based in Sittingbourne.
Due to ongoing growth, they are currently seeking an experienced Packaging Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. The Packaging Manager will have overall responsibility for the procurement, scheduling, storage and issue of all packaging materials on site.
Responsibilities will include:
Manage a team of buyers to place orders and call off with suppliers, open purchase orders on the ERP system and hire and de-hire of trays and pallets.
Liaise with suppliers and deal with ongoing communications.
Update and maintain BRC records relating to packaging materials.
Take responsibility for the stock management and placing of orders for replenishment of sundry items.
Update and prepare stock reports.
Direct responsibility for packaging procurement and packaging issues.
ERP Business System superuser for stock management systems and process accuracy.
Conduct tenders where appropriate to ensure supplier agreements remain competitive.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Previous procurement, administration and packaging experience.
Fresh produce knowledge.
Experience using Prophet ERP system.
Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment.
Excellent planning and organisational skills.
Analytical thinking.
Great team player.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business that can offer ongoing career development and training coupled with a great salary and benefits package. Hours for this role are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you.
KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market
Due to ongoing growth, they are currently seeking an experienced Packaging Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. The Packaging Manager will have overall responsibility for the procurement, scheduling, storage and issue of all packaging materials on site.
Responsibilities will include:
Manage a team of buyers to place orders and call off with suppliers, open purchase orders on the ERP system and hire and de-hire of trays and pallets.
Liaise with suppliers and deal with ongoing communications.
Update and maintain BRC records relating to packaging materials.
Take responsibility for the stock management and placing of orders for replenishment of sundry items.
Update and prepare stock reports.
Direct responsibility for packaging procurement and packaging issues.
ERP Business System superuser for stock management systems and process accuracy.
Conduct tenders where appropriate to ensure supplier agreements remain competitive.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Previous procurement, administration and packaging experience.
Fresh produce knowledge.
Experience using Prophet ERP system.
Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment.
Excellent planning and organisational skills.
Analytical thinking.
Great team player.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business that can offer ongoing career development and training coupled with a great salary and benefits package. Hours for this role are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.
At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you.
KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market