Lead Soft Fruit Production Manager | High Yields & Quality

Agricultural and Farming Jobs Agency; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment firm seeks a Production Manager for a soft fruits operation in Staffordshire. The candidate will manage crop production from delivery to harvest, lead teams, and ensure quality and yield standards. Ideal applicants should have commercial fruit production experience, strong leadership skills, and be flexible to work extended hours during peak periods. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 to £55,000, with opportunities for professional development and potential relocation support.

Benefits

Training and professional development

Accommodation or relocation support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial fruit production, ideally soft and stone fruits.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident leader with experience managing multilingual teams.
• Understanding of crop planning and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Manage crop production from plant delivery to harvest.
• Ensure maximum yields through effective crop husbandry.
• Lead, train, and develop production teams.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Commercial fruit production experience

Organizational skills

Leadership and communication skills

Crop planning knowledge

Attention to detail

Flexibility for extended hours

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Harvest Manager Farm Production System

Muddy Boots Farm Management Software

Priva irrigation systems

Job description

A leading agricultural recruitment firm seeks a Production Manager for a soft fruits operation in Staffordshire. The candidate will manage crop production from delivery to harvest, lead teams, and ensure quality and yield standards. Ideal applicants should have commercial fruit production experience, strong leadership skills, and be flexible to work extended hours during peak periods. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 to £55,000, with opportunities for professional development and potential relocation support.