Operations Manager - Food Production
Location: Howden, Yorkshire
Pay Rate: £40,000 per annum
Shift: 5/7 Days per week, flexible working hours (including overtime and weekend work during peak periods)
Job Type: Permanent
Engineering @365 is recruiting for a client in the fresh produce industry. The client is a well-established and family-run business, specialising in growing and packing high-quality produce. They operate 24/7 and are continuously developing new value-added products at their Howden site.
Job Description:
The role involves managing the harvesting of produce with a focus on quality, yield, and efficiency. You will be responsible for managing the planning, organisation, and staffing of the growing houses, along with overseeing the performance of the Pickers, Placers, and Harvesting Supervisors. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring adherence to food safety standards, Health & Safety guidelines, and continuous improvement in harvesting processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure picking quality and quantity meet set targets per hour per picker.
* Train, coach, and mentor Pickers, Placers, and Harvesting Supervisors to achieve desired pick rates.
* Complete manning plans for growing rooms and organise staff, including agency workers if needed.
* Make decisions on staffing, recruitment, and general people planning.
* Assess crops within growing houses daily and ensure staffing plans align with anticipated yi...