Operations Supervisor

• Do you have experience in the agricultural sector?
• Do you want to part of a changing safety culture?
• Are you interested in working for one of the world’s largest supply chain of agricultural products and foods?

About the Company

Our client is a leading global integrated supply chain manager, processor and grower of agricultural products and food ingredients, supplying various products across 16 platforms to over 13,000 customers worldwide. With a direct presence in more than 65 countries with sourcing and processing in most major producing countries, our client has built a global leadership position in many of its businesses. In Australia & New Zealand, we operate in multiple products including coca, dairy, and almonds.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to assist and support the Orchard Manager in the coordination, leading and supervising the day-to-day orchard operations and activities of orchard personnel.

Responsibilities

• Managing and planning resource and equipment usage
• Actively contribute to and support the development of best practice management plans
• Leading and supporting the recruitment process to ensure effective induction and training
• Dealing with customers, community members and contractors, ensuring cost effective orchard performance and timely delivery
• Developing forecasts of activities and Management Plan to support highly accurate budgeting

Education / Experience / Skills

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience/ exposure to farm operations and supervising teams.
• Strong understanding of horticulture from an operational perspective.
• Ability to monitor and manage Orchard teams efficiently. Strong computer and financial literacy, contingency planning, irrigation best practice management and knowledge of threatening pests and diseases. The ability to coach, train and educate staff on yielding results with a solid focus on understanding the orchard calendar.