Early Morning Supervisor

P K Produce Ltd – Biddenden

Location: Biddenden

Salary:  £30,160

Hours: 40 hours per week

Working Pattern:

• Monday: 3:45am – 10:45am

• Tuesday: 3:45am – 11:30am

• Wednesday: 3:45am – 11:30am

• Thursday: Not required

• Friday: 3:45am – 10:00am (on site) + 2 hours stock procurement (remote – work from home)

• Saturday: 3:45am – 11:00am (office based)

• Sunday: 2 hours stock procurement (remote – work from home)

About the Role

P K Produce Ltd is a busy food distribution business based in Biddenden. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Early Morning Supervisor to oversee our daily warehouse and distribution operations.

This is a hands-on role combining team supervision, stock procurement, and driving duties. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth early-morning operations, accurate order fulfilment, and high standards of food safety and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the early morning warehouse team to ensure efficient picking, packing, and dispatch of orders.

• Oversee stock control, rotation, and quality checks of fresh produce and food products.

• Manage stock procurement, including supplier communication, ordering, and inventory planning.

• Carry out driving and delivery duties as required.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.

• Monitor and maintain warehouse cleanliness and organisation.

• Lead, motivate, and support team members to optimise performance.

• Resolve operational issues quickly and professionally.

• Maintain accurate stock records and assist with inventory management systems.

• Work collaboratively to ensure all customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.

Requirements

• Proven supervisory experience within food distribution, warehouse, or logistics environments.

• Strong understanding of stock control and procurement processes.

• Experience working with fresh produce or perishable goods is highly desirable.

• Full UK driving licence (essential).

• Good knowledge of food safety and health & safety standards.

• Strong organisational skills and ability to work efficiently in early morning, fast-paced environments.

• Confident team leader with the ability to motivate and manage staff effectively.

• Reliable, punctual, and proactive with strong problem-solving skills.

• Competent IT skills for stock management and ordering systems.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a committed and dependable supervisor who thrives in early morning operations and understands the importance of accuracy, efficiency, and quality within food distribution. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys responsibility, autonomy, and being a key part of a growing local business.