Senior Production Manager - Large-Scale Perishables

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Chichester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists are seeking a Production Manager for Chichester to lead a large-scale operation with around 500 seasonal workers and 30 Team Leaders, ensuring daily harvesting targets are met and schedules stay on track.

The role emphasises people management, forward planning, cost control and operational budgets, with a focus on safety, quality and productivity in a fast-paced, perishable-product environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or Scottish equivalent or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage ~500 seasonal workers and 30 Team Leaders.
• Plan labour and harvesting requirements around 5 weeks in advance.
• Set and monitor daily production and harvesting targets.
• Ensure daily output remains on schedule throughout the season.
• Manage labour costs, productivity and operational budgets.
• Monitor performance and take action where targets are falling behind.
• Lead, support and develop Team Leaders and supervisors.
• Coordinate labour and resources to meet changing operational requirements.
• Work within strict timeframes due to short shelf life of the product.
• Monitor product quality and ensure harvesting/production is completed at the appropriate time.
• Manage operational challenges caused by weather, temperature and seasonal conditions.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting.
• Ensure health & safety, quality and operational standards are maintained.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Workforce planning

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists are seeking a Production Manager for Chichester to lead a large-scale operation with around 500 seasonal workers and 30 Team Leaders, ensuring daily harvesting targets are met and schedules stay on track.

The role emphasises people management, forward planning, cost control and operational budgets, with a focus on safety, quality and productivity in a fast-paced, perishable-product environment.