Assistant Harvest Manager

Assistant Harvesting Manager Fresh Produce Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for efficiency and quality in fresh produce harvesting? We are a dynamic, family-run business at the forefront of the food industry, operating 24/7 and continuously developing new ranges. We''re seeking a talented Assistant Harvesting Manager to join our team. If you thrive on optimising performance, developing people, and ensuring exceptional product standards, this is your next career move. The Opportunity: This pivotal role is about driving operational excellence from the ground up. You ll be assisting the Harvesting Manager in overseeing the entire harvesting department, focusing on achieving desired pick rates, managing planning and organisation of growing houses, and ensuring the competency, training, and adherence to HandS and food safety for our Pickers, Placers, and Supervisors. We know how to find the right leaders even the ones who aren t looking. What You''ll Be Doing: Driving Performance: Ensure picking quality and quantity meet set targets per hour per picker. You''ll monitor and evaluate picking statistics, taking corrective action where necessary. Team Leadership and Development: Recruit, make staffing decisions, and plan general people resources. You will train, coach, and mentor people and supervisors to reach desired pick rates. Encourage positive and cohesive teamwork to hit daily picking targets. Operational Planning and Execution: Assess crops daily to ensure ..... full job details .....