Farm Operations Manager

Farm Operations ManagerSoft FruitHerefordshire£DOE + Relocation PackageWant to lead operations at one of the UK''s most progressive soft fruit farms?Ready to bring fresh ideas and make a real impact?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, fast-paced business producing strawberries and blueberries across 60+ hectares. With state-of-the-art irrigation and monitoring systems and a strong focus on innovation, this role offers the chance to shape operations and drive efficiency.Whether you''re able to hit the ground running or need some support to get up to speed, you''ll have mentoring from an experienced Farm Manager and plenty of scope to develop.What''s the Job?Reporting to the Operations Director, you''ll oversee the day-to-day running of the farm operations team - managing everything from crop husbandry and irrigation to labour planning, health and safety, and harvest scheduling.Your responsibilities will include:Planning crop production and scheduling tasksForecasting fruit volumes and managing budgets.Managing teams, resources, and seasonal labour allocationEnsuring timely and efficient execution of all farm activitiesMaintaining high standards of health and safety and complianceDriving continuous improvement and operational efficiencyYou''ll be the link between the technical growing team and the operational workforce, turning plans into action and ensuring crops meet customer expectations.What Do I Need?Experience in farming or large-scale crop production (soft ..... full job details .....