Harvesting Manager - Fresh Produce Production
??Location:East Yorkshire (commutable from York, Hull, Goole, Selby, Beverley, Market Weighton)
??Salary:Up to £55,000 DOE + Benefits
??Work Pattern:Full-time, flexibility required
??Industry:Fresh Produce | Food Manufacturing
Are you anexperienced Harvesting Managerwith a strong background infresh produce picking and production ? Our client are seeking ahands-on leaderto drive efficiency, quality, and compliance within our harvesting operations. Working closely withHarvesting Supervisors, Growing Teams, and Senior Management, you'll ensure optimalpick rates, crop yield, and workforce planningto meet customer demands.
Key Responsibilities:
?Harvesting Operations & Quality Control
Oversee theharvesting process, ensuring pickers meethourly pick rate targets .
Manage thedaily planning of picking, ensuring optimal staffing and efficiency.
Ensure products are pickedsensitively and delicatelyto maintain quality and minimise waste.
Monitor and evaluatepicking statistics, ensuring all harvesters meet minimum targets.
Implementgraze picking strategiesto maximise crop yield and quality.
Ensure all products meetcustomer specifications .
?People Management & Training
Train, coach, and mentor pickers and supervisors toenhance performance .
Develop and implementmanning plansfor growing rooms, liaising with recruitment agencies as required.
Drive apositive and motivated team cultureto achieve daily picking targets.
Enforcesafe working proceduresand ensure all new employees follow safety protocols.
?Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Attenddaily operations meetingsto plan people, yields, and house organisation.
Work closely withHarvesting Supervisors, Growing Manager, Production & Engineering teamsto resolve operational issues.
Championcontinuous improvement initiatives, introducingnew technologieswhere applicable.
Ensure compliance withfood safety regulations ,HACCP, TACCP, and VACCPstandards.
?Compliance & Health & Safety
Promote and enforceindustry best practicesin food safety, hygiene, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
Ensuresafe and hygienic work environmentsin compliance with FSA and HSE regulations.
Report any operational issuespromptlyto theOperations Director .
What You'll Need:
?Essential:
Previous experience in fresh produce picking & harvesting management.
Supervisory/management experiencein a fresh produce farm.
Strongpeople management and communication skills .
Excellentorganisational and leadership abilities .
GoodIT and numerical skillsfor reporting and analysis.
Ateam playerwith a hands-on approach.
?Desirable:
Previous experience as aHarvesting Managerin thefresh produce industry .
Advanced Food Hygiene Qualification .
Degree-level educationin Agriculture, Horticulture, or Food Production.
Why Join The Team?
??Work with an industry leaderin fresh produce production.
??Competitive salary & benefitspackage.
??Develop your careerin a fast-paced, fresh produce environment.
??Ready to take the next step? Apply today!
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