Harvesting Manager

Job Title

Harvesting Manager

East Yorkshire

Fresh Produce/ Food/ FMCG

£40,000 per annum

Full Time, Permanent

We're working with a well-established business in the food and fresh produce industry, supplying high-quality products to major retailers across the UK. They're now looking for an experienced Harvesting Manager / Head of Harvesting to lead and develop the harvesting team, driving performance, quality, and efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and compliance.

• Manage the daily harvesting process, ensuring product quality and productivity targets are consistently achieved.
• Plan and organise staffing across multiple growing areas, including daily manning plans and agency coordination.
• Train, mentor, and develop pickers, placers, and supervisors to achieve high standards of performance.
• Monitor crop progress and adjust staffing levels to align with yield forecasts.
• Ensure product presentation meets specification requirements including weight, size, stem length, and packaging standards.
• Attend daily operations meetings to align harvesting plans with production and sales requirements.
• Support supervisors and team leaders in maintaining strong communication, motivation, and teamwork.
• Review performance data and address any shortfalls in productivity or quality.
• Champion food safety, health & safety, and company compliance standards at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on reducing waste and improving efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with senior management and other departments to resolve issues and support site-wide objectives.
• Participate in food safety and quality teams (HACCP, TACCP, VACCP).

• Proven experience within a harvesting or fresh produce operation.
• Strong people management, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Good IT and numerical skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on leader who can motivate teams and deliver results.
• Advanced Food Hygiene qualification.
• Degree‑level education or equivalent experience.

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