Location: Yorkshire
Pay Rate: £45,000
Shift: Mon to Fri:- 7am till 16:30pm
Job Type: Permanent
Engineering @ 365 is recruiting for a Growing Manager to work within a leading fresh produce environment. This role requires overseeing the growing team and ensuring that all growing operations align with production plans, food safety regulations, and customer quality standards. The successful candidate will report into the Growing Consultant and Operations Director while working closely with the Works Manager.
Job Description:
As a Growing Manager, you will be responsible for managing the growing operations and ensuring the timely production of high-quality produce. You will supervise the growing team and ensure that all growing houses are filled, maintained, and monitored efficiently. The role also involves implementing crop husbandry practices, pest and disease control, and optimising yields to meet production targets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure all growing houses are filled, transferred, and emptied in line with KPIs.
* Train new team members on disease control and elimination.
* Attend daily farm walks and weekly planning meetings with the Growing Consultant.
* Oversee and manage all growing operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
* Implement climate control and fertigation strategies.
* Conduct crop walking and pest/disease scouting.
* Promote and enforce excellent health & safety standards.
* Maintain...