Growing Manager - Fresh Produce

Responsibilities

• Manage plant life cycles from propagation to harvest, including flower mapping and variety optimisation.

• Develop crop plans for glasshouses, heated tunnels, and traditional tunnels, with long-term forecasting for commercial needs.

• Diagnose and resolve crop issues, creating effective solutions.

• Plan crop costs, labour, and annual husbandry tasks with the operations team.

• Use PRIVA for heating, irrigation, and fertigation strategies; adjust feed and substrate as required.

• Design and deliver biological and spray programs, including environmental assessments.

• Report monthly against budgets, maintain accurate records, and lead audits.

• Lead and support growing teams, aligning work with business priorities and customer requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement across the farm, enhancing processes, OTIF performance, and customer value.

• Ensure compliance with company and statutory policies and procedures.

• Practical, decisive, and commercially focused with strong problem-solving skills.

• In-depth knowledge of modern protected soft fruit growing techniques.

• Strong planning, organisation, and attention to detail across multiple production areas.

• Experienced, hands-on grower with excellent communication and team leadership skills.

• Ability to build productive cross-functional relationships.

• Preferable certifications: FACTS, BASIS, PRIVA, PA1, PA2, PA6a/b.

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