Horticulture Production Manager
East Yorkshire
£36,000 - £39,000 DOE | Permanent
Are you a hands-on Production Supervisor who understands seasonal work and enjoys leading teams on the ground?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established fresh produce business supplying high-quality products into a fast-moving market. The business operates year-round, with clear peak and off-peak seasons, and is now looking to strengthen its management team with a people-focused Production Supervisor.
The Business
You'll be joining a stable, well-organised fresh produce operation with a strong customer base and a long-term outlook. The business prides itself on doing things properly - producing quality products, running efficient operations, and treating people fairly.
The Role
As Production Supervisor, your primary responsibility is the workforce.
You'll work closely alongside the Grower Manager, acting as their support and stepping into their role one day per week and during holidays. This is not a highly technical role - it's about organisation, leadership, and getting the best out of people.
You'll be managing:
A core team of around 10 staff, increasing to 15+ during peak season
Teams working across greenhouse production, dispatch and logistics
3-4 forklift drivers, sewing staff, dispatch operatives and flexible team membersYou'll be on your feet for around 80% of the day, walking the site, engaging with staff, solving problems, and keeping production flowing efficiently.
Working Pattern
This role follows a seasonal working pattern, which is essential to understand before applying.
6 days per week, alternating weekends with the Grower Manager
Peak season hours: 6:00am - 4:00pm
Winter hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Shorter days at weekends (often finishing by early afternoon if production is on track)
Early finish on Fridays
Annual hours approx. 2,200 (39-54 hours per week depending on season)The business closes over Christmas (7-10 days taken as annual leave). Holidays between April and August are limited but can be discussed flexibly.
About You
This role suits someone who:
Comes from a production, warehouse, FMCG or horticultural environment
Understands seasonal work patterns and longer weeks during peak periods
Is a confident, visible leader who leads from the front
Has strong organisational skills and a methodical approach
Is motivated, reliable, and enjoys responsibility
Is comfortable managing a diverse workforceHelpful but not essential:
Health & Safety background (IOSH / NEBOSH)
First Aid qualification
Basic computer skills
What's on Offer
Competitive hourly rate (with progression to salary once proven)
Standard pension
Health insurance and life insurance after 2 years' service
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Real opportunity to grow and develop the role
A chance to step into a key management position within a stable businessSuccess in this role will be measured by labour efficiency, team performance, and productivity. If you're ambitious, organised, and enjoy making things work better, there is genuine scope to progress.
Interested?
If this sounds like the right fit for you, I'd be keen to have a conversation. For more details, contact Stanley at MorePeople on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)