The New Year has started with the announcement of a significant appointment at the UK's leading manufacturer of vegetable handling solutions.

Vastly experienced manufacturing professional Trevor King has joined Haith as the company's Head of Operations.

The newly created position is a key part of Haith's strategic plans, with Trevor overseeing production, electrical, design, fabrication, scheduling and planning the company's workflow. Trevor will also be involved in mentoring and developing the knowledge and skills of Haith's production team.

"Trevor has a wealth of experience across various manufacturing operations," says Duane Hill, Haith's Managing Director. "He is time-served in technology, engineering and agricultural manufacturing businesses and has a track record of implementing world-class manufacturing processes. In his last role, he introduced systems and processes that increased production by 40 per cent. As well as being an expert in production improvements, he is also proven in leading, coaching and mentoring people. We are very pleased to welcome Trevor to Team Haith and are confident he will be a valuable addition to our senior management team."

Before joining Haith, Mr King was head of operations at HK Timbers, where, over five years, he transformed the traditional manufacturing business into a lean, agile operation and also spent time as the company's interim Managing Director.

"Haith is an incredibly well-respected company, a leader in its market, and I am really looking forward to the challenge this new role offers me," says Trevor. "I am excited to combine my manufacturing, commercial and people development experience to help this ambitious and forward-thinking company realise its commercial goals."

Coinciding with the new appointment, John Nicholls has assumed the role of After Sales Service & Installation Manager, taking on responsibility for all after-sales functions.

For more information about Haith, visit www.haith.co.uk