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Hours: Circa 48 hours per week (5/7 days to suit business needs, overtime during peak periods will be required.Weekend work as required)
* 28 days holiday per year (including statutory holidays)
* Overtime above 48 hours paid at standard rate
* Paid weekend and bank holiday work
* Flexibility and development opportunities within a dynamic team
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and fast-paced fresh produce business in a key supervisory role. As the Harvesting Supervisor, you will play a vital role in leading and motivating harvesting teams, ensuring high-quality mushroom picking, efficiency, and continuous improvement in growing house operations.
Assisting the Harvesting Manager manage the harvesting department by ensuring the desired pick rates for the efficient harvesting of the mushroom 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.
Responsibilities
* Support the Harvesting Manager in all daily operations and cover in their absence
* Plan and organise team schedules and resources for optimal productivity
* Ensure compliance with hygiene, health & safety, and quality protocols
* Monitor and meet harvesting KPIs: weights, sizes, presentation, stem trimming
* Maintain clean, tidy and safe growing houses – “clean as you go” ethos
* Reduce waste and ensure efficient use of resources
* Coach and monitor pickers’ productivity and performance daily
* Provide timely instructions and support to the harvesting team
* Ensure accurate and clear recording of harvesting data
* Identify and respond to quality or process issues quickly
* Maintain effective communication with other departments and agencies
* Train and motivate staff, ensuring high team morale and adherence to best practices
* Attend and contribute to food safety, HACCP, TACCP and VACCP activities
* Review mushroom beds and ensure no damage or waste at end of day
* Manage knife usage and compliance with the knife control procedure
* Report disease findings to growers immediately
* Forecast next-day harvesting requirements and resources
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for a motivated and experienced team leader who thrives in a production-led environment. You must have strong people management skills, a sharp eye for quality, and a solution-driven approach. Flexibility is essential, as is the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and customer needs.
* Fresh produce picking experience.
* Previous experience at a supervisory level on a fresh produce farm.
* Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Good basic IT & Numerical skills
* Team player
* Advanced Food Hygiene Qualification
* Degree level Education
For more information, please contact Travis Townsend at Major Recruitment on 07771 707579 or Travistownsend@major-recruitment.com
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Production
* Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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