Production Supervisor - Planthood - London

Join one of the UK's fastest-growing food businesses. Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, ambitious food business? Do you enjoy leading a team, solving problems on the production floor, and making sure operations run smoothly? If you're passionate about food production, efficiency, and delivering high-quality products to customers, we'd love to hear from you. We're Planthood, one of the UK's fastest-growing health food companies. Our mission is simple: to help people live healthier, happier lives by making delicious plant-based whole foods more accessible. From our production kitchen in East London, we prepare and deliver thousands of meals across the UK every week. Since launching from Hilary & Will's kitchen in 2020, we've cooked over 4 million meals, appeared on BBC Dragons' Den, and grown by more than 300% year-on-year. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an Operations Coordinator (Depositing & Dispatch) to take ownership of one of the most important stages of our production process. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys leading a team, improving processes and making a real impact on the day-to-day success of our operation. Role Overview The Operations Coordinator (Depositing & Dispatch) is responsible for coordinating and leading one of the most important areas of Planthood's production operation. Our production process is divided into two key departments: Kitchen Production and Packing & Dispatch Production. Once our chefs have prepared sauces and meal components, your team takes over. You'll oversee the depositing process, ensuring our chef made sauces are accurately portioned into pouches using our Riggs Autopack depositing machines, before being sealed using our continuous stand-up sealing machine and prepared for dispatch. As Planthood continues to scale, you'll help lead the introduction of our new twin-head depositing machine and support the launch of our hot filling operation, playing an important role in the next phase of our production growth. You'll coordinate a small production team, keep production running efficiently, maintain high food safety and quality standards, and ensure customer orders are produced accurately and on time. This role combines production coordination, team leadership, equipment ownership, food safety, operational reporting and continuous improvement. Working closely with Production, Quality Control, Warehouse and Operations teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring products move efficiently through production and into our customers' homes. Key Responsibilities Production Coordination • Coordinate daily depositing and packing operations to achieve production targets., • Allocate tasks and manage workflow across the team throughout the shift., • Monitor productivity, efficiency and output during production runs., • Adapt production plans in real time to respond to operational changes., • Ensure production plans are completed accurately and on schedule., • Lead by example and create a positive, motivated and accountable team culture. Depositing Operations • Coordinate the daily operation of our Riggs Autopack Model 1000 depositing machines., • Ensure hot and cold sauces are deposited accurately and consistently., • Oversee the sealing process using our continuous stand-up sealing machine., • Ensure packaging, sealing and labelling standards are maintained., • Monitor allergen controls and food safety procedures throughout production., • Minimise waste and maximise production efficiency., • Support new product launches and production trials. Equipment Ownership & Process Management • Become the operational owner of the depositing and sealing equipment., • Carry out machine start-up, shut-down and routine operational checks., • Troubleshoot day-to-day equipment issues and resolve minor faults where possible., • Escalate maintenance issues where required and work with relevant teams to minimise downtime., • Support the implementation of new equipment and production technologies. Dispatch & Stock Control • Coordinate finished goods counts and dispatch readiness., • Ensure products are organised, labelled, counted and prepared correctly for shipment., • Maintain accurate production and dispatch records., • Support stock accuracy and product traceability., • Work closely with the Warehouse and Dispatch teams to ensure smooth operational flow. Food Safety & Compliance • Ensure team adherence to HACCP, allergen management and food safety standards., • Complete and review production records and operational documentation., • Support investigations into quality issues and operational incidents., • Escalate food safety, quality and compliance concerns appropriately., • Maintain audit readiness within the depositing and dispatch areas. Team Leadership & Development • Lead, support and motivate the depositing and dispatch team., • Train and onboard new team members on production processes and equipment., • Monitor team performance and maintain accountability to standards., • Conduct regular coaching and feedback conversations., • Support the development of team capability and future talent. Communication & Stakeholder Liaison • Act as the main point of contact for depositing and dispatch operations., • Communicate effectively with Production, Quality Control, Warehouse and Operations teams., • Use Slack, spreadsheets and production reporting tools to communicate operational updates., • Flag production risks, delays, shortages and operational concerns., • Support coordination across departments to ensure production targets are achieved. Continuous Improvement • Identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement., • Drive improvements in production efficiency, workflow and organisation., • Support the implementation of new systems, processes and operational changes., • Contribute ideas that improve productivity, quality and team performance. Key Skills & Competencies • Previous experience in a food manufacturing or production environment., • Experience leading or coordinating a small production team., • Strong organisational and time management skills., • Confident leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and support others., • Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP principles., • Confident numerical skills and ability to work with production targets and operational data., • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets., • Comfortable using communication tools such as Slack and email., • Ability to troubleshoot operational and equipment issues., • Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple departments., • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment. Key Behaviours • Strong sense of ownership and accountability., • Leads by example and sets high standards., • Proactive and solutions-focused., • Calm and organised under pressure., • Positive, professional and supportive., • Committed to food safety, quality and operational excellence., • Strong attention to detail., • Open to learning and continuous improvement., • Ambitious and motivated to grow with the business. What We Offer • A chance to join one of the UK's fastest-growing food businesses., • Opportunities to develop your leadership skills and progress your career., • A supportive, ambitious and collaborative team environment., • The opportunity to make a real impact as we continue to grow.

Job Title: Packing Assistant (CPK) Location: CPK Central Production Kitchen Hours: 20 hours per week Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (20 hours per week) About the Role We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Packing Assistant to join our Central Production Kitchen (CPK). You will be responsible for packing freshly prepared food, ensuring all orders are accurate, labelled correctly, and ready for delivery to our customers. Key Responsibilities • Pack food items according to company specifications., • Label products accurately with the correct information., • Ensure all orders are complete and packed correctly., • Maintain high food hygiene and safety standards., • Keep the packing area clean, organised, and tidy., • Assist with stock rotation and storage where required., • Support the kitchen team with general duties when needed. Requirements • Previous experience in food production or packing is desirable but not essential., • Good attention to detail., • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment., • Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team., • Understanding of food hygiene is an advantage (training can be provided). What We Offer • 20 hours per week with consistent shifts., • Free staff meal during your shift., • Full training provided., • Friendly and supportive team environment., • Opportunities for career progression within the company. If you’re organised, reliable, and enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Food Processing Operative – Smoked Salmon Factory Location: Chalk Farm, NW1 Working Hours: • Monday to Friday, • 4:30am – 12:30pm (6 or 8 hour shift) We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Food Processing Operative to join our smoked salmon production team in Chalk Farm, NW1. This is a fast-paced role within a food manufacturing environment where quality, hygiene, and teamwork are essential. Key Responsibilities • Trim, clean, debone and package smoked salmon., • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas in accordance with food safety regulations., • Accurately weigh products to ensure correct dispatch quantities., • Support other areas of production as required., • Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and quality at all times. Requirements • Basic English language skills., • Valid passport or other acceptable ID with the legal right to work in the UK., • Previous experience in food production or manufacturing, including knife skills., • Positive attitude and ability to work well within a team., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards., • Physically fit and able to stand for long periods and carry out manual handling duties., • Reliable and punctual. Application Requirements Your CV must include: • Full residential address., • Postcode. To help ensure this role is suitable for you, please answer the following questions with your application: 1. What is your postcode?, 2. How do you plan to travel to and from our factory in Chalk Farm, NW1?, 3. What is your estimated journey time?, 4. Which shift are you applying for?, 5. Can you reliably attend work at 4.30am Monday to Friday? Applications that do not include the requested information may not be considered.

Hi! I'm looking for another production assistant for our production unit in Dalston. Welcome to the Pemmican Project! My goal is to create the best and cleanest animal-based foods and make them available to everyone, everywhere at the lowest possible price. All the production currently happens at our facility in Dalston, there's currently two other employees to help you learn everything you need to know. The role includes: • receiving & inspecting supplies, • drying the fresh beef & chicken, • preparing the product, • packaging, • Preparing and sending shipments Most of the work is done either alone or with another person there and the work is ideal for either listening to music/podcasts/audiobooks while you work. The ideal candidate is very orderly with attention to detail. Punctual and a self-starter. You need to either have or acquire a level 2 food hygiene certificate in order to start.