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 shortfalls in productivity or quality. * Champion food safety, health & safety, and company compliance standards at all times. * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on reducing waste and improving efficiency. * Collaborate closely with senior management and other departments to resolve issues and support site-wide objectives. * Participate in food safety and quality teams (HACCP, TACCP, VACCP). Essential Experience & Skills: * Proven experience within a harvesting or fresh produce operation. * Strong people management, coaching, and mentoring skills. * Excellent organisational and communication abilities. * Good IT and numerical skills. * A proactive, hands-on leader who can motivate teams and deliver results. * Advanced Food Hygiene qualification. * Degree-level education or equivalent experience. OPEN TO RELOCATORS