Wet Area Supervisor

Wet Area Supervisor

Job Reference: LC3535

Manufacturing and Production Ashford, Kent £12.71 - £14.56 per hour Permanent

Department: Packhouse

The Wet Area Supervisor is responsible for ensuring production has the correct stock, packaging, and materials available on time, while maintaining high standards of organisation, hygiene, safety, and efficiency within the wet area. The role involves supervising staff, managing stock rotation and traceability, and supporting smooth production flow in line with business and audit requirements.

• Ensure stock rotation is followed at all times (FIFO - oldest stock first unless otherwise specified)

• Ensure fruit is used in accordance with production plans

• Ensure all stock is correctly labelled and returned with full traceability

• Deliver correct stock, packaging, and materials to production lines on time

• Monitor stock availability to prevent production downtime

• Follow production plans, stock sheets, and minus sheets accurately

• Report any stock discrepancies to the Packhouse Manager immediately

• Supervise all staff working in the wet area

• Ensure staff are productive, organised, and working efficiently

• Ensure all staff wear appropriate PPE and follow site procedures

• Promote teamwork and ensure staff cover each other when required

• Support training and guidance of wet area staff where needed

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and hygiene in the wet area and back of west site

• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times

• Ensure the wet area is audit-ready at all times

• Support internal and external audits as required

• Ensure forklift trucks are kept clean and in good working condition

• Ensure equipment is used safely and any faults are reported immediately

• Maintain an organised, safe, and efficient working environment

• Work closely with the Packhouse Manager to ensure resources are in place to meet production needs

• Communicate issues clearly and promptly, including stock shortages, discrepancies, or safety concerns

• Complete required reports and documentation accurately and on time

• This role requires flexibility to support business growth and changing operational needs

• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested to support the needs of the business

• Daily scanned stock reports

• Production downtime caused by stock availability

• Stock sheets and minus sheets accuracy

• Weekly production plans adherence

• Internal and external audit results

• Staff rotas and attendance

Essential:

• Good communication skills

• Good level of English

• Good understanding of basic maths

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Ability to use initiative and work proactively

• Flexible and reliable approach to work

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a supervisory role

• Experience with in the fruit, fresh produce, or packhouse environment

• Forklift experience (training can be provided if required)

• Enthusiastic, confident, and self-motivated

• Organised and detail-focused

• Calm and professional under pressure

• Strong team player with a hands‑on approach

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