Harvesting Manager
Holme on Spalding Moor
£50,000 - £55,000
Responsibilities:
* Manage the harvesting process to achieve quality and quantity targets.
* Train, mentor, and supervise pickers and supervisors.
* Plan staffing levels.
* Assess crop conditions daily and adjust staffing plans accordingly.
* Ensure proper graze picking to maximize crop yield.
* Maintain high product standards (weight, size, quality).
* Organize daily operations and ensure orders are fulfilled.
* Enforce food safety, health & safety, and compliance standards.
* Monitor picker performance and address underperformance.
* Report issues and drive continuous improvement.
Skills Required:
* Experience in mushroom picking or harvesting.
* Strong leadership and team management abilities.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to assess crop conditions and plan accordingly.
* Organizational skills for scheduling and logistics.
* Good IT and numerical skills for reporting and analysis.
* Understanding of food safety and health regulations.
* Problem-solving skills for addressing operational challenges.
* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* Flexibility to adapt to business needs and work varied hours.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary.
* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
* Company-provided accommodation if required.
* Full-time, permanent position with job stability.
* Opportunities for training and career development.
* A dynamic and supportive work environment.
* Overtime opportunities during peak periods.
* Work alongside experienced supervisors and management.
* Be part of an innovative and growing family-run business