Flower Production Manager

19 hours ago


Spalding, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom MM Flowers Full time
About MM Flowers

As a leading supplier of fresh cut flowers and bouquets to the UK's and Europe's top flower retailers, MM Flowers is committed to delivering exceptional quality and service. With a state-of-the-art facility in Alconbury, Huntingdon, we employ over 900 people who share our passion for beautiful blooms.

We are now seeking a talented Section Manager to join our team in Spalding. This exciting opportunity will see you lead, coach, and mentor a team of Operatives responsible for harvesting Tulips in a glasshouse environment.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating key machinery (Bench System/Furora) to ensure harvesting process efficiency, safety, and productivity. You will also proactively deal with challenges and issues as they arise, monitor glasshouse performance, and take corrective action when necessary.

A strong focus on health and safety, quality, and productivity will be essential in this role. You will work closely with your team to maintain high levels of housekeeping and ensure that the glasshouse operates to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Operate key machinery (Bench System/Furora) to ensure efficient, safe, and productive harvesting process.
  2. Proactively deal with challenges and issues as they arise, including health and safety, quality, and HR.
  3. Monitor the performance of the Glasshouse operation on a regular basis – ensuring appropriate action is taken if progress is behind plan.
  4. Responsible for correct and efficient harvesting of flowers within the glasshouse and checking accuracy of staff in cropping to instructed specification.
  5. Appropriate escalation of issues relating to pest control and disease.
  6. Ensure the team clearly understand the quality standards required by customers (as outlined in Quality guidelines) and that corrective action including training is provided by standard fall below requirements.
  7. Ensure that the team operate to appropriate levels of health and safety and systems of work and provide coaching and training where standards fall short of expectations.
  8. Maintain high levels of housekeeping at all times.
Requirements
  • Driven and proactive individual with excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to lead by example, being there for your team and business.
  • Strong decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
  • Excellent teamwork and consistency skills.
Package
  • Holiday allowances are calculated on the days worked.
  • Pension Scheme - auto-enrolled after 3 months.
  • Onsite Parking – free parking available.
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme – £250 payable when recommending a friend who completes their 3-month probationary period.
  • Career Progression – actively encouraged from within the business.
  • Wonderful working environment– modern contemporary purpose-built State of the Art facility.
  • Occupational Health provider to support employees both mentally and physically.
  • Corporate engagement initiatives throughout the year.
  • Grocery Aid.
  • Estimated Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience.


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