Operations manager

OPERATIONS MANAGER
circa £50,000
YORK YO43

My client is a very well established Food Manufacturer (FMCG) who are currently looking for an experienced Operations Manager to head up their fresh produce division.

The desired Operations Manager will be an exceptional leader and people manager.

The Operations Manager will have the following responsibilities:
* Managing the harvesting of fresh produce in a sensitive and delicate manner to reach the desired pick rates for the efficient harvesting of the crops
* 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.
* 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.