Job Description

Harvesting Manager - Fresh Produce Productionxf0x9fx93x8d Location: East Yorkshire (commutable from York, Hull, Goole, Selby, Beverley, Market Weighton)
xf0x9fx92xb0 Salary: Up to xc2xa355,000 DOE + Benefits
xf0x9fx93x85 Work Pattern: Full-time, flexibility required
xf0x9fx9ax9c Industry: Fresh Produce | Food ManufacturingAre you an experienced Harvesting Manager with a strong background in fresh produce picking and production? Our client are seeking a hands-on leader to drive efficiency, quality, and compliance within our harvesting operations. Working closely with Harvesting Supervisors, Growing Teams, and Senior Management, you'll ensure optimal pick rates, crop yield, and workforce planning to meet customer demands.Key Responsibilities:xe2x9cx94 Harvesting Operations & Quality Control

• Oversee the harvesting process, ensuring pickers meet hourly pick rate targets.
• Manage the daily planning of picking, ensuring optimal staffing and efficiency.
• Ensure products are picked sensitively and delicately to maintain quality and minimise waste.
• Monitor and evaluate picking statistics, ensuring all harvesters meet minimum targets.
• Implement graze picking strategies to maximise crop yield and quality.
• Ensure all products meet customer specifications.

xe2x9cx94 People Management & Training

• Train, coach, and mentor pickers and supervisors to enhance performance.
• Develop and implement manning plans for growing rooms, liaising with recruitment agencies as required.
• Drive a positive and motivated team culture to achieve daily picking targets.
• Enforce safe working procedures and ensure all new employees follow safety protocols.

xe2x9cx94 Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Attend daily operations meetings to plan people, yields, and house organisation.
• Work closely with Harvesting Supervisors, Growing Manager, Production & Engineering teams to resolve operational issues.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, introducing new technologies where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP standards.

xe2x9cx94 Compliance & Health & Safety

• Promote and enforce industry best practices in food safety, hygiene, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Ensure safe and hygienic work environments in compliance with FSA and HSE regulations.
• Report any operational issues promptly to the Operations Director.

What You'll Need:xe2x9cx85 Essential:

• Previous experience in fresh produce picking & harvesting management.
• Supervisory/management experience in a fresh produce farm.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities.
• Good IT and numerical skills for reporting and analysis.
• A team player with a hands-on approach.

xe2x9cx85 Desirable:

• Previous experience as a Harvesting Manager in the fresh produce industry.
• Advanced Food Hygiene Qualification.
• Degree-level education in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Food Production.

Why Join The Team?xf0x9fx8dx84 Work with an industry leader in fresh produce production.
xf0x9fx93x88 Competitive salary & benefits package.
xf0x9fx8cxb1 Develop your career in a fast-paced, fresh produce environment.xf0x9fx93xa9 Ready to take the next step? Apply today!This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Staffing Match who are operating as an employment business.

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