Description:
To assist the Harvesting Manager in the day to day harvesting and ensure quality and maximum efficiency is achieved. To cover the Harvesting Manager in their absence.
Hours: Mon-Fri 7am till 4:30 pm
Main Responsibilities:
* To effectively plan and organise the people resource on the line to ensure the most efficient production output.
* Ensure that all Hygiene and Health & Safety rules and procedures are followed by all operatives.
* Ensure that all employees comply with quality and good manufacturing procedures.
* Ensure that all Harvesting KPI’s are achieved.
* Ensuring that the products presented are of the highest possible standard
* Drive efficiencies within the department.
* Effectively communicate all Company information to all operatives
* Ensure that the working areas are kept clean and tidy, at all time. Using a ‘clean as you go’ rule.
* Ensure all waste and resources are kept to a minimum.
* Ensure all documented details are recorded accurately and all changeover information is precise.
* Continuously monitor the process and offer ideas for improvement.
* Motivate your team and develop a good team spirit.
* Ensure all staff receive adequate training and report any gaps where applicable.
* Leadership – take responsibility for team performance and take corrective action where necessary.
* Member of site’s Food Safety, HACCP, TACCP and VACCP team.
* Lead by example – set the standard you want your team to follow.
* Liaise with other Departmental Managers and Agency Account Managers to make sure they fulfill their commitments to you.
Essential Qualifications
* Previous experience as Team Leader / Supervisor within a fresh produce environment
* Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Good basic IT & Numerical skills
* Ability to meet deadlines in pressurised environment
* Problem solving
* Team player
* Be flexible in approach to working hours
* 2nd Level Education/Qualifications (e.g. GCSE, NVQ, Diploma)
* Basic Food Hygiene Qualification
Desired Qualifications
* HACCP training
* Advanced Food Hygiene Qualification
* Degree level Education