Come and join the leading #avoexperts 🥑

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We’re looking for a Shift Supervisor to join our team in Spalding, UK.  

As a Shift Supervisor at Westfalia Fruit, you'll be a key leader in our production operations. Your responsibilities will include managing staff, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Production Optimization: Ensure timely and efficient order fulfilment.
• Standard Enforcement: Uphold company standards and policies.
• Monitoring: Track line sheets, overpack, efficiencies, and KPIs.
• Shift Planning: Organize extended shifts as needed.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of machinery.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate production records and systems.
• Workplace Maintenance: Keep the packhouse clean and organized.
• Efficiency Maximization: Ensure all packing lines are operational to maximize efficiency.
• Team Support: Provide backup to the print room and assist in training new colleagues.
• Record Management: Maintain production records both electronically and physically.
• Grading Coordination: Organize the grading team to adhere to the grading plan and ensure timely completion.
• Personnel Management: Efficiently manage personnel and packhouse resources.

Requirements

• Working knowledge with machinery or equipment.
• Sound production knowledge.
• Computer literate.
• Effective communication skills.
• Adaptability, proactivity, and strong organisational skills.

Benefits

• 20 days holiday, inclusive of bank and public holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Company pension plan
• Medicash cash plan
• Christmas hampers

Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.