Harvesting Supervisor

Location: Holme-upon-Spalding Moor, York.
Hours: Circa 48 hours per week (5/7 days to suit business needs, overtime during peak periods will be required. Weekend work as required)
Salary: £13.50ph
Benefits:

28 days holiday per year (including statutory holidays)
3% contributory pension scheme after 3 months
Overtime above 48 hours paid at standard rate
Paid weekend and bank holiday work
Flexibility and development opportunities within a dynamic team

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and fast-paced fresh produce business in a key supervisory role. As the Harvesting Supervisor, you will play a vital role in leading and motivating harvesting teams, ensuring high-quality mushroom picking, efficiency, and continuous improvement in growing house operations.

Assisting the Harvesting Manager manage the harvesting department by ensuring the desired pick rates for the efficient harvesting of the mushroom crops, 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.

Responsibilities

Support the Harvesting Manager in all daily operations and cover in their absence
Plan and organise team schedules and resources for optimal productivity
Ensure compliance with hygiene, health & safety, and quality protocols
Monitor and meet harvesting KPIs: weights, sizes, presentation, stem trimming
Maintain clean, tidy and safe growing houses - "clean as you go" ethos
Reduce waste and ensure efficient use of resources
Coach and monitor pickers' productivity and performance daily
Provide timely instructions and support to the harvesting team
Ensure accurate and clear recording of harvesting data
Identify and respond to quality or process issues quickly
Maintain effective communication with other departments and agencies
Train and motivate staff, ensuring high team morale and adherence to best practices
Attend and contribute to food safety, HACCP, TACCP and VACCP activities
Review mushroom beds and ensure no damage or waste at end of day
Manage knife usage and compliance with the knife control procedure
Report disease findings to growers immediately
Forecast next-day harvesting requirements and resources

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a motivated and experienced team leader who thrives in a production-led environment. You must have strong people management skills, a sharp eye for quality, and a solution-driven approach. Flexibility is essential, as is the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and customer needs.

Essential Requirements

Fresh produce picking experience.
Previous experience at a supervisory level on a fresh prooduce farm.
Good communication skills & people management skills
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good basic IT & Numerical skills
Team player

Desirable (Not Essential)

Advanced Food Hygiene Qualification
Degree level Education

For more information, please contact Travis Townsend at Major Recruitment on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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