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)