Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Harvester Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the agricultural process, focusing on the collection of crops and ensuring that they are harvested efficiently and safely.
Managing the harvesting of fresh produce in a sensitive and delicate manner to reach the desired pick rates for the efficient harvesting, managing the planning and organisation of the houses along with the Pickers & Placers competencies, Supervisor competencies, training and H&S and food safety for the houses.
Duties
* Ensuring picking quality and quantity to reach targets set per hour per picker.
* Training, coaching and mentoring people/supervisors to reach the desired level of pick rates.
* Completing Manning plans for the growing rooms and organising staff with agency if/when required.
* Making decisions on staffing, recruitment and general people planning.
* Assess the crop within the houses daily and ensure the correct manning and plans are in place in line with anticipated yields.
* Ensure that graze picking is been carried out properly on the farm to maximise crop yield and quality.
* Ensuring that the products presented are of the highest possible standard; with particular focus given to weights, sizing, stem length, punnet identification and capping up.
* Attend the daily operations meeting to plan people, yields, houses and hours of work for the following day.
* Ensure customer orders are fulfilled by planning picking with packhouse sales requirements
* Ensure New Pickers & Placers following relevant safe systems of work and Safe operating procedure.
* Encourage positive and cohesive teamwork to hit picking targets for the day.
Liaise with the Harvesting Team Leaders, Harvesting Supervisors, Growing Manager, Production Manager & Engineering Manager with any issues with team members, yields, Machinery.
This role is essential for supporting our agricultural operations, and we welcome applicants who are eager to contribute their skills in a dynamic environment.
Essential Requirements:
* Excellent communication skills.
* Driven and motivated.
* Positive attitude to work colleagues.
* Previous experience as a Harvesting Manager
* Advanced Food Hygiene Qualification
* Excellent listening, communicating, negotiating and influencing skills.
* Excellent presentation and organisation skills.
* Excellent project management and planning skills.
* Proactive and highly organised with strong time management skills.
* Meticulous attention to detail.
* Ability to meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure
* Food hygiene qualification.
Hours of work: 40/45 hours per week. Start time to be confirmed - Monday Friday occasional Saturdays and Sundays required in peak periods. 2 x 30 mins break
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
Work Location: In person
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