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Production Supervisor
Job Posted: 24 days ago
Salary: £ 13.5 - 14 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire
Expire in: 3 days
Job Description
Harvesting Supervisor – Fresh Produce
Are you a hands-on leader with a keen eye for quality and efficiency in fresh produce? We’re an innovative and rapidly growing business at the forefront of the food industry, seeking a dedicated Harvesting Supervisor to join our dynamic team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make a tangible impact, this is your opportunity.
The Opportunity:
This isn't just about managing a team; it's about driving excellence from the ground up. As our harvesting supervisor, you'll ensure that the highest quality produce leaves our growing houses with maximum efficiency. You'll lead, mentor, and empower your team, setting the standard for productivity, hygiene, and outstanding product presentation. You'll cut the noise and build a fast, focused, and effective search process that works for you.
What You'll Be Doing:
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Leading from the Front: Effectively plan and organise your team to achieve optimal production output. You'll manage harvesters, ensuring clear instructions, monitoring performance, and providing essential feedback.
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Quality Champion: Be the guardian of our product standards. You'll rigorously check picked products for quality, size, presentation, and stalk specifications, ensuring every punnet meets our exacting requirements.
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Driving Efficiency: Continuously monitor the harvesting process, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to maximise output and minimise waste. 3
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Team Development: Foster a positive team spirit, ensuring all staff receive adequate training and addressing any gaps to build a highly skilled and motivated workforce.
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Operational Excellence: Ensure strict adherence to all Hygiene, Health & Safety, and Good Manufacturing Procedures within the growing houses. Maintain a clean, tidy environment with a 'clean as you go' approach.
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Strategic Support: Assist the Harvesting Manager in day-to-day operations and cover in their absence. You’ll be a key member of the site’s Food Safety, HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP teams.
What You'll Bring:
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Proven Leadership: Previous experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor within a fresh produce environment is essential.
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Organisational Prowess: Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to manage resources and motivate your team effectively.
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Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication to convey instructions clearly and provide constructive feedback.
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Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to quality control, ensuring products consistently meet specifications.
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Problem-Solving Mindset: The ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a pressurised environment.
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Flexibility: Adaptability to fluctuating shift patterns, including weekends and bank holidays, to meet the demands of a 24/7 operation.
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Essential Qualifications: 2nd Level Education (e.g., GCSE, NVQ, Diploma) and a Basic Food Hygiene Qualification.
Desirable, But Not Essential:
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Experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
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Previous mushroom farm experience.
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HACCP training or Advanced Food Hygiene Qualification.
Hours of work
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Circa 48 hours per week.
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Rota basis 5 days per week (Minimum) to include weekends and Statutory Bank Holidays.
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Flexibility during audits, customer Technical audits and visits, and peak seasons.
What We Offer:
A competitive hourly rate of £13.50 moving to £14.00 per hour + bonuses, additional hours paid at normal time beyond 48 hours per week, weekend and statutory holiday pay at normal time, 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), and a 3% contributory pension scheme after 3 months.
Ready to help us hire the people who’ll actually move the needle? Apply now!
About Williams Recruitment
We’re Williams Recruitment — a boutique agency that actually gets FMCG. We move fast, know our stuff, and only work with businesses we believe in. No egos, no waffle — just honest advice, brilliant opportunities, and game-changing talent. Whether you’re hiring or job hunting, we’ll cut through the noise and make things happenBefore You Apply
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