Assistant Production Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an Assistant Production Manager to oversee fruit production operations in Ross-on-Wye. Responsibilities include managing teams, coordinating logistics, and ensuring fruit quality control. The ideal candidate will have experience in soft fruit production and strong organisational skills. Competitive salary and opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to be part of a leading company

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Seasonal flexibility in work hours

Qualifications

• Experience in soft fruit production (harvest or growing) is essential.
• Strong organisation and planning skills.
• Proven experience managing groups of people.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and monitor the supervising team and seasonal staff.
• Oversee production jobs from growing to harvest.
• Coordinate the day-to-day logistics of work teams.

Skills

Soft fruit production experience

Organisational skills

Proven management experience

Innovative thinking

Ability to work independently

Willingness to learn

Knowledge of Russian or Bulgarian

Job description

Assistant Production Manager

• Location: Ross on Wye
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £32,000 - £35,000

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage, train, and monitor the performance of the supervising team and seasonal staff.
• Oversee production jobs from growing to harvest.
• Coordinate the day-to-day logistics of work teams.
• Conduct training inductions for new employees.
• Monitor and report on health and safety.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Ensure fruit quality control during harvest.
• Adapt to fluctuating work hours during the busy harvest season, including long hours and weekend work.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in soft fruit production (harvest or growing) is essential; however, full training will be provided.
• Strong organisation and planning skills.
• Proven experience managing groups of people.
• Innovative thinking and a positive approach.
• Ability to work independently.
• Willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of Russian or Bulgarian would be advantageous but is not required.
• Must have the right to work in the UK long term and possess a full clean driving licence.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to be part of a leading company in the fruit production industry.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Seasonal flexibility in work hours.

To apply for the Assistant Production Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.