Operations Coordinator (Farm Planning)

Fresh Produce | Kent | Monday-Friday

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and analytical Operations Coordinator to support a busy fresh produce farm operation.

This role is designed to take pressure off the Farm Manager by owning the planning, coordination, and administrative side of the farm, ensuring labour, logistics, and operational data are structured, accurate, and aligned to forecast demand.

This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys working with data and spreadsheets but also wants to be closely involved in day-to-day farm operations.

The Role

You will play a central role in planning and coordinating picking, planting, and husbandry activities, ensuring the right people and resources are in the right place at the right time.

Using Excel, Power BI, and internal systems, you will manage forecasts, labour allocation, and operational reporting while maintaining accurate records across multiple platforms.

Key responsibilities include:

* Planning picking, planting, and husbandry schedules in line with forecast volumes
* Allocating harvest teams and coordinating daily labour requirements
* Managing and updating planning spreadsheets, creating formulas and reports to support decision-making
* Producing daily operational reports (e.g. pick reports, husbandry records)
* Reconciling physical counts with system data to ensure accuracy
* Coordinating forklift and equipment movements to meet operational demands
* Managing PPE and operational stock ordering
* Supporting compliance administration, risk assessments, and health & safety documentation
* Using systems such as Power BI and bespoke platforms to track performance and support planning

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

* Highly confident using Excel, including creating spreadsheets and formulas
* Comfortable working with Microsoft Office and data systems
* Organised, methodical, and detail-focused
* Analytical, with the ability to spot discrepancies and investigate issues
* Confident communicating with operational teams, including harvest and forklift drivers
* Ideally experienced within agriculture, fresh produce, logistics, or a fast-paced operational environment

This role would suit someone from an operations administration, planning, or farm coordination background who enjoys structure, data, and making operations run smoothly.

The Opportunity

* Full-time, permanent role (Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week)
* A varied position combining planning, analysis, and hands-on operational coordination
* The opportunity to become a key support to the Farm Manager and wider operational team
* A business that values accuracy, organisation, and proactive problem-solving

If you are confident with spreadsheets, enjoy planning people and processes, and want to play a vital role in farm operations, then click below to apply or reach out to me directly at jack@morepeople.co.uk