Job Description
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 (url removed)
