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Description:

To assist the Harvesting Manager in the day to day harvesting and ensure quality and maximum efficiency is achieved. To cover the Harvesting Manager in their absence.

Hours: Mon-Fri 7am till 4:30 pm

Main Responsibilities:

* To effectively plan and organise the people resource on the line to ensure the most efficient production output.

* Ensure that all Hygiene and Health & Safety rules and procedures are followed by all operatives.

* Ensure that all employees comply with quality and good manufacturing procedures.

* Ensure that all Harvesting KPI’s are achieved.

* Ensuring that the products presented are of the highest possible standard

* Drive efficiencies within the department.

* Effectively communicate all Company information to all operatives

* Ensure that the working areas are kept clean and tidy, at all time. Using a ‘clean as you go’ rule.

* Ensure all waste and resources are kept to a minimum.

* Ensure all documented details are recorded accurately and all changeover information is precise.

* Continuously monitor the process and offer ideas for improvement.

* Motivate your team and develop a good team spirit.

* Ensure all staff receive adequate training and report any gaps where applicable.

* Leadership – take responsibility for team performance and take corrective action where necessary.

* Member of site’s Food Safety, HACCP, TACCP and VACCP team.

* Lead by example – set the standard you want your team to follow.

* Liaise with other Departmental Managers and Agency Account Managers to make sure they fulfill their commitments to you.

Essential Qualifications

* Previous experience as Team Leader / Supervisor within a fresh produce environment

* Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Good basic IT & Numerical skills

* Ability to meet deadlines in pressurised environment

* Problem solving

* Team player

* Be flexible in approach to working hours

* 2nd Level Education/Qualifications (e.g. GCSE, NVQ, Diploma)

* Basic Food Hygiene Qualification

Desired Qualifications

* HACCP training

* Advanced Food Hygiene Qualification

* Degree level Education