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Harvest Manager | Fresh Produce

Employer
MorePeople
Location
Preston
Salary
Depending on experience
Closing date
16 Apr 2020

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Grower Jobs, Management Jobs
Sector
Growing

Job Details



Harvest Manager | Fresh Produce

If you're looking for a challenge and want to work with a successful and growing fresh produce business then we want to hear from you. We are currently working with a fantastic grower, packer and distributor of high-quality vegetable and salad crops as they look to appoint a Harvest Manager to their Salad team.

The Business:
Based in the heart of Lancashire, this business supplies a variety of the UK's major supermarkets as well as the foodservice, wholesalers and food manufacturing sectors. You'll be joining the company at a really exciting time as they continue to successfully grow and expand whilst maintaining their core family values.

The Job:
As Harvest Manager you'll be responsible for ensuring that all harvesting lines are running effectively and efficiently in order to guarantee that all customer orders are met. You'll do this by:
- Managing an efficient Harvesting team.
- Managing output and costs within the salad harvest.
- Maximising harvest efficiencies
- Ensuring all staff are fully trained and motivated.
- Ensuring all fields are left clean and tidy.
- Ensuring accurate grading of produce.
- Ensuring customer orders are met.

The Person:
We are looking for candidates who have excellent relationship and managerial skills that they can utilise to effectively lead a team. You will also have experience of working in fresh produce in a similar role and be able to work well under pressure. You must also be flexible as you will be required to work long hours and at weekends during busy periods due to the seasonal nature of the role.

To apply:
This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are keen, driven and hungry to learn. To find out more, please contact Edina Bremner on 01780 480 530 or edina@morepeople.co.uk or apply via the link.

Company

MorePeople is a specialist recruitment business providing permanent and interim solutions for the Produce & Horticulture, Food, Agriculture and Garden & Leisure sectors across the UK and internationally. Our focus is on retail and foodservice supply chains, from ‘own label’ suppliers to blue chip brands.

Founded in 2000, our team comprises extremely knowledgeable ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters who are passionate about the sectors. We take a functional approach to recruitment with dedicated teams for Commercial, Technical, Operational, HR and Finance roles. The majority of placements are for permanent, full-time professional roles ranging from Junior Managers to Senior Directors.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
Riverside Suite
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
United Kingdom

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