Job Title: Harvesting Supervisor
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Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Holme-on-Spalding-Moor
Salary: £35,000
Industry: FMCG / Fresh Produce
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 6am 6pm
Shift: 5 days out of 7 (including weekends)
Are you an experienced Team Leader or Supervisor within a fresh produce or FMCG environment looking to quickly progress to Harvesting Manager?
Benefits:
Quick, clear progression path to Harvesting Manager
Competitive salary of £35,000
Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing food production business
Pension scheme
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Ongoing training and development
Exposure to a high-volume, process-driven environment
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and organise labour across harvesting lines to maximise efficiency and output
Lead and supervise harvesting teams, ensuring performance, productivity, and quality standards are met
Monitor harvesting KPIs and take corrective action where required
Ensure all products meet required specifications including quality, sizing, presentation, and consistency
Maintain strict hygiene, food safety, and health and safety standards across all areas
Carry out regular checks on production output and quality throughout the day
Communicate clear instructions and updates to teams on harvesting priorities and plans
Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and support ongoing development
Ensure accurate recording of production data and documentation
Drive continuous improvement across harvesting processes and operations
Liaise with other departments and external partners to ensure operational alignment
Support training of new starters xsngvjr and supervisors within the team
Skills & Experience:
Previous experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor within Fresh Produce
Strong organisational and leadership skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Excellent communication and team management ability
Strong attention to detail and quality standards
Basic IT and numerical skills
Flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns
Qualifications:
GCSE, NVQ, Diploma or equivalent
Basic Food Hygiene (essential)
HACCP training (desirable)