Sure Staffing is looking for Harvest Manager to join our fantastic team.
We are recruiting for one of the UK's largest producers and packers of mushrooms.
A Harvest Manager oversees the entire crop harvesting process, ensuring optimal yield and quality.
* Salary: 55,000 per annum
* Location: York YO43
* Duration: Ongoing
Working Hours of Harvest Manager:
* Rota basis 5 days per week to include weekends and Statutory Bank Holidays
* 6am-6pm
Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and supervise the harvest team to ensure that all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
* Develop and implement harvest plans, schedules, and strategies to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
* Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory standards, including proper use and maintenance of equipment and machinery.
* Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies are available for the harvest season.
* Collaborate with other departments, including sales and marketing, to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.
* Analyse harvest data and provide regular reports to management on productivity, efficiency, and performance.
* Train and mentor harvest team members, providing guidance and support to ensure their success and professional development.
* Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve harvest operations.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in agriculture, horticulture, or related field
* Knowledge of crop production, harvesting techniques, and post-harvest handling
* Ability to create and manage budgets, as well as analyse data and make informed decisions
* Familiarity with safety regulations and procedures related to agriculture and harvesting and audits.
* Excellent communication skills to liaise with suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders
* Experience with retailers audit protocol and sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
* Knowledge of mushroom farming techniques and the ability to implement them to increase productivity and yield.
* Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate a team of farm workers, ensuring efficient completion of tasks and maintaining high morale.
* Excellent problem-solving abilities to tackle any issues that arise, whether related to farming practices, equipment malfunction, or staff.
* Understanding of pest and disease management specific to mushrooms, and ability to implement preventative and remedial measures.
* Attention to detail and organization skills for managing planting schedules, maintaining records of crop yields, and overseeing the condition and maintenance of farm equipment.
* Physical stamina to handle the demanding nature of farm work, which may involve long hours and manual labour.
* Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures in the farming industry to ensure a safe working environment.
* Good communication skills for liaising with suppliers, buyers, and farm staff, as well as for reporting to farm owners or stakeholders.
* Basic mechanical skills to perform minor repairs on farm machinery and equipment.
* Willingness to work long hours during peak harvest season, often in outdoor and physically demanding conditions.
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