Assistant Harvesting Manager

Major Recruitment are currently seeking an Assistant Harvesting Manager for our fresh produce client based in York. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving, family-run food production business in a hands-on, operational leadership role. As the Assistant Harvesting Manager, you''ll support the Harvesting Manager in all aspects of running the harvesting department - from labour planning and training to quality control, performance management and cross-functional collaboration.Your role will directly influence pick rates, product quality, team performance, and yield optimisation. You''ll be working closely with Harvesting Supervisors, Pickers, and other department managers, bringing leadership, structure, and innovation to daily operationsResponsibilitiesAssist in the overall management of the harvesting department and cover for the Harvesting Manager as neededDeliver training, coaching and mentoring to pickers and supervisors to achieve daily pick rate targetsMonitor crop readiness and coordinate staffing plans to align with yield forecastsMaintain high product standards, focusing on weights, sizing, stalk trimming, and punnet presentationManage daily manpower planning, including agency coordination and recruitment planningComplete and maintain picker performance sheets and payroll input using ExcelEnsure timely and effective communication with packhouse, growing, production, and engineering teamsParticipate in morning meetings and proactively plan people, yields, ..... full job details .....