Technical & Packing Operations Supervisor
About the job
- Experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within food production, packing, or a similar controlled environment.
- Strong working knowledge of food safety, hygiene, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), allergen management, traceability, and labelling controls.
- Ability to plan workloads, lead a team, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Experience working with production or warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills, with confidence to challenge non-compliant practices and escalate concerns when needed.
- A Level 3 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to achieve it within an agreed period.
- Flexibility to meet operational needs, including shift working and work across ambient, chilled, and frozen environments, potentially down to -20°C.
- Ability to support wider Technical or Operations teams when the packing room is not operational.
- Plan daily production, allocate labour, coordinate line activities, and ensure packing targets are achieved.
- Maintain hygiene, Good Manufacturing Practice, allergen management, traceability, and contamination prevention within a controlled packing environment.
- Oversee labelling, coding, product checks, weight control, packaging integrity, and product changeovers to ensure products meet required specifications.
- Coach and support colleagues, ensure training is completed, and address performance or compliance issues.
- Monitor output, waste, downtime, and product giveaway, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce losses.
- Ensure safe working practices, correct use of personal protective equipment, machinery checks, and cleaning schedules are followed.
- Investigate non-conformances and process issues, implement corrective actions, and escalate concerns about product safety, quality, or legality.
- Maintain accurate production and technical records, ensuring documentation is complete and audit-ready.
- Work closely with the wider Operations and Technical teams.
About the company
Company Shop Group redistributes surplus stock in the UK to prevent waste. It handles all kinds of surplus items that can be eaten, used, or worn, acting as a distributor that connects surplus from suppliers with buyers such as retailers, wholesalers, or charities. Its product works by sourcing excess inventory, sorting and channeling it to intended buyers to extend product life and reduce disposal. The company differentiates itself by being the UK’s leading, broad-spectrum surplus redistributor across multiple product types and by emphasizing commercial, social, and environmental returns, not just profit. Its goal is to create a world where no surplus product goes to waste, turning unused inventory into value and positive impact.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April 2026 impact report showed 47,000 tonnes redistributed and £137 million member savings.
- Darton frozen site opens by October 2026, expanding high-margin chilled and frozen capacity.
- Pricer rollout lifted productivity 5% and supports faster markdowns, less waste, better margins.
What critics are saying
- Membership-only access caps reach versus mainstream grocers and discount chains.
- Darton's frozen centre adds operational complexity; October 2026 ramp-up execution risk is real.
- Pricer automation and surplus sourcing depend on retailer partners; supply shocks hit volumes fast.
What makes Company Shop Group unique
- Company Shop Group hit 1 billion redistributed items by April 2026.
- Its membership-only Surplus Supermarkets serve 13 UK stores with major-brand surplus goods.
- Biffa ownership ties redistribution, waste management, and circular-economy logistics into one platform.
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Benefits
- Employee Discounts
- Life Insurance