Field Production Manager

Field Production ManagerYorkshire£DOEReady to play a key part in a growing business?Enjoy being hands on and taking ownership of your own site?This is a rare opportunity with a well established horticultural grower, due to the retirement of a long serving member of the team.What's in It for You?Competitive salaryOpportunity to take ownership of a key production areaSupportive business investing in people and internal developmentTraining and development opportunitiesLong term progression as responsibility increasesThe RoleReporting into senior production leadership, you'll take responsibility for the day to day management of field production, seasonal labour and crop delivery.The operation has strong foundations, existing infrastructure and clear scope for growth. With the right person in post, field production has the potential to increase significantly over the coming years.Key responsibilities include:Managing field and nursery operations through the full production cycleSowing, transplanting and crop husbandryTractor driving and operation of agricultural machineryOrganising lifting, picking and preparation of stock to specificationSupervising seasonal and agency labour at peak periodsMaking day to day operational decisionsIdentifying opportunities to improve efficiency and increase outputEnsuring safe working practices at all timesThe role follows a seasonal rhythm, with heavier sowing and tractor work in spring, crop maintenance through summer, and lifting during the winter period.The PersonThis role would suit someone who enjoys autonomy, practical responsibility and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team.You'll have:Experience working in a field based or production horticulture/agriculture environmentSome experience managing or supervising people (this doesn't need to be extensive - they're happy to train and support).Tractor driving experiencePA1 / PA2 / PA6 would be ideal, though training can be providedWhat's Next?For an informal chat, please call Sarah on , email , or message via LinkedIn.If your CV isn't fully up to date, don't worry, send what you have and we'll take it from there.