Our client is one of the largest growers of protected salad crops in the UK. Due to a recent re-structure there is now a new opportunity for Senior Operations Manager to based based at their 14ha site in Selby, Yorkshire.
Key elements of the role :
1. To manage the team to deliver quality product, on time and to specification into the packhouse.
2. Lead by example and develop the team to deliver improved results through better ways of working, efficiencies and teamwork.
3. To coach and develop the site team to operate as one cohesive, focused team.
4. To ensure all work quality standards comply with company policy and all staff are managed to achieve maximum performance.
5. To ensure all auditing processes are carried out in line with audit procedures and to support the Growers in maximising yield.
6. Manage the engineering team to deliver PPM, reactive maintenance and adhoc tasks efficiently, as per H&S standards and within budget.
7. Ensure the site delivers all SHE policies and procedures.
8. Work with Director of Growing to identify operational improvements and support the wider business goals.
9. Manage the site P&L in conjunction with the senior grower, to deliver on budgets.
Operations
10. Liaise daily with commercial and technical departments
11. Agree the daily harvest, order and production plans with Supply Chain
12. Plan labour requirements in conjunction with the Director of Growing from annual budget to weekly management of the team
13. Liaise closely with the Finance team in terms of forecast and actual spend across labour, maintenance, indirect and other costs
14. Always maximise productivity levels, resulting in the maximum marketable yield from all crops.
People
15. Organise the staff rota, managing holidays, absence and holiday accrual in a consistent way that provides the operation with the staff required.
16. Report, manage and implement required actions based on any deviances to the above
17. Analyse motivational techniques on site and focus on best practise for overall site benefit.
18. Coach and develop Managers and Team leaders ensuring attention to detail and “Doing it right first time mentality“ in conjunction with a robust appraisal system.
Knowledge & Skills
• Experience of managing and developing site teams.
• Experience of coaching.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Ability to drive for results through the team at pace.
• Good knowledge of lean techniques.
• Strong communication skills and staff management.
• Understanding of harvesting requirements.
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