Packing Team Manager

Job description

Packing Team Manager

Location: Normanton

About Us

ASR Group® is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, producing trusted brands including Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. Across North America and Europe, we operate multiple sugar refineries, mills, and innovative product lines—including Tellus® compostable tableware, made from sustainable sugarcane fibre.

We are committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where our people can thrive.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Packing Team Manager to lead our packing operations across 8 high‑speed packing lines, supporting the production of up to 60,000 tonnes of product annually.

This is a key leadership position responsible for performance, efficiency, safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the department.

If you are a strong people leader with a passion for operational excellence, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the packing team (approx. 30 employees) to meet or exceed annual production targets.
• Monitor and report on production performance for each line.
• Partner with Planning and Maintenance teams to coordinate production schedules, changeovers, and planned maintenance.
• Manage operating costs within budget, with a focus on labour and contract spend.
• Improve technical performance using KPIs such as OEE.
• Drive improvements in safety, hygiene, and quality, ensuring audit compliance and corrective actions where needed.
• Reduce waste—including packaging material, downtime, and process inefficiencies.
• Champion LEAN principles and support the site’s Continuous Improvement culture.
• Deliver small improvement projects and support large-scale corporate initiatives.
• Foster a positive, engaging environment aligned with our Employer of Choice values.

Work Experience

• Background in food processing, FMCG, or high‑volume manufacturing.
• Experience managing multiple high‑speed packing lines and leading a team of 20+.
• Knowledge of safety management systems (risk assessments, permits to work, auditing, etc.).
• Understanding of BRC or similar quality management systems.
• Hands‑on application of LEAN tools in an established CI environment.
• Experience with CAPEX projects, installation, and commissioning (desirable).
• Awareness of automated control systems (desirable).

Qualifications

• Degree in an Engineering discipline – essential.
• Formal LEAN Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement training – desirable.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Normanton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English