Job Title: Harvesting Supervisor
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire – Holme-on-Spalding-Moor
Salary: £35,000
Industry: FMCG / Fresh Produce
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 6am – 6pm
Shift: 5 days out of 7 (including weekends)
Are you an experienced Team Leader or Supervisor within a fresh produce or FMCG environment looking to quickly progress to Harvesting Manager?
Benefits:
* Quick, clear progression path to Harvesting Manager
* Competitive salary of £35,000
* Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing food production business
* Pension scheme
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays
* Ongoing training and development
* Exposure to a high-volume, process-driven environment
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and organise labour across harvesting lines to maximise efficiency and output
* Lead and supervise harvesting teams, ensuring performance, productivity, and quality standards are met
* Monitor harvesting KPIs and take corrective action where required
* Ensure all products meet required specifications including quality, sizing, presentation, and consistency
* Maintain strict hygiene, food safety, and health and safety standards across all areas
* Carry out regular checks on production output and quality throughout the day
* Communicate clear instructions and updates to teams on harvesting priorities and plans
* Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and support ongoing development
* Ensure accurate recording of production data and documentation
* Drive continuous improvement across harvesting processes and operations
* Liaise with other departments and external partners to ensure operational alignment
* Support training of new starters and supervisors within the team
Skills & Experience:
* Previous experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor within Fresh Produce
* Strong organisational and leadership skills
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
* Excellent communication and team management ability
* Strong attention to detail and quality standards
* Basic IT and numerical skills
* Flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns
Qualifications:
* GCSE, NVQ, Diploma or equivalent
* Basic Food Hygiene (essential)
* HACCP training (desirable)