Manpower manufacturing are seeking an experienced Harvesting Manager for one of our trusted partners.
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
The role will involve the harvesting of fresh produce in a sensitive and delicate manner to reach the desired pick rates for harvesting, 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.
Previous experience in a similar role is essential Main duties will include: Ensuring quality, quantity and checks of products are all up to the highest of standard this includes focus on weights, sizing, stem length, punnet identification and capping up.
Training, coaching and mentoring staff to reach the desired level of pick rates.
Making decisions of staffing, recruitment and general people plans and completing manning plans for the growing rooms and organising staff with agency if required.
Liaising with the harvest team leaders, harvesting supervisors, growing manager, production manager & engineering manager with any issues regarding team members, yields, machinery.
Detect and rectify any issues in a timely manner, which affects the performance / safety of plant or equipment.
Ensure all food safety culture and legislation / guidelines as well as company policies are adhered to alongside members of sites Food safety, HACCP, TACCP, VACCP team.
Ensure GMP and housekeeping are strictly abided by.
Flexible approach to working hours.
Ensure any work carried out complies with relevant health and safety standards.
If the above piques your interest, we’d be keen to engage in a confidential discussion.
Apply today for a member of the team to review your application and book in a time suitable for you.