Job Title: Harvesting Manager Location: East Yorkshire Industry: Fresh Produce/ Food/ FMCG Salary: £40,000 per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent About the Company and Role: We’re working with a well-established business in the food and fresh produce industry, supplying high-quality products to major retailers across the UK. They’re now looking for an experienced Harvesting Manager / Head of Harvesting to lead and develop the harvesting team, driving performance, quality, and efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and compliance. Harvesting Manager Key Responsibilities: * Manage the daily harvesting process, ensuring product quality and productivity targets are consistently achieved. * Plan and organise staffing across multiple growing areas, including daily manning plans and agency coordination. * Train, mentor, and develop pickers, placers, and supervisors to achieve high standards of performance. * Monitor crop progress and adjust staffing levels to align with yield forecasts. * Ensure product presentation meets specification requirements including weight, size, stem length, and packaging standards. * Attend daily operations meetings to align harvesting plans with production and sales requirements. * Support supervisors and team leaders in maintaining strong communication, motivation, and teamwork. * Review performance data and address any ...