HARVEST MANAGER

Sure Staffing; York; On-site; GBP 55,000

Job description

Sure Staffing is looking for Harvest Manager to join our fantastic team.
We are recruiting for one of the UK's largest producers and packers of mushrooms.
A Harvest Manager oversees the entire crop harvesting process, ensuring optimal yield and quality.

• Salary: 55,000 per annum
• Location: York YO43
• Duration: Ongoing

Working Hours of Harvest Manager:

• Rota basis 5 days per week to include weekends and Statutory Bank Holidays
• 6am-6pm

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and supervise the harvest team to ensure that all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Develop and implement harvest plans, schedules, and strategies to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory standards, including proper use and maintenance of equipment and machinery.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies are available for the harvest season.
• Collaborate with other departments, including sales and marketing, to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.
• Analyse harvest data and provide regular reports to management on productivity, efficiency, and performance.
• Train and mentor harvest team members, providing guidance and support to ensure their success and professional development.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve harvest operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, horticulture, or related field
• Knowledge of crop production, harvesting techniques, and post-harvest handling
• Ability to create and manage budgets, as well as analyse data and make informed decisions
• Familiarity with safety regulations and procedures related to agriculture and harvesting and audits.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders
• Experience with retailers audit protocol and sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Knowledge of mushroom farming techniques and the ability to implement them to increase productivity and yield.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate a team of farm workers, ensuring efficient completion of tasks and maintaining high morale.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities to tackle any issues that arise, whether related to farming practices, equipment malfunction, or staff.
• Understanding of pest and disease management specific to mushrooms, and ability to implement preventative and remedial measures.
• Attention to detail and organization skills for managing planting schedules, maintaining records of crop yields, and overseeing the condition and maintenance of farm equipment.
• Physical stamina to handle the demanding nature of farm work, which may involve long hours and manual labour.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures in the farming industry to ensure a safe working environment.
• Good communication skills for liaising with suppliers, buyers, and farm staff, as well as for reporting to farm owners or stakeholders.
• Basic mechanical skills to perform minor repairs on farm machinery and equipment.
• Willingness to work long hours during peak harvest season, often in outdoor and physically demanding conditions.