Production Manager (Blueberries)

Malmesbury
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Agriculture
Reference: 10273

Apply before May 26 2025 | 55 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Exceed Human Resource Consultants

Business management
Contribute to and implement the overall business strategic planning; develop and set plans to operationalise theoverall business strategy.
Organise, plan and prioritise work by developing specific goals and objectives to be accomplished for each section.
Ensure the operational business risks in each section are identified early and mitigated.
Production management
Direct, coordinate and assist section worker activities, such as planting, fertigation, chemical application, harvesting and record keeping.
Implement operating methods and procedures according to standards.
Conduct soil/leaf analysis for fertigation and pest/disease management.
Inspect production areas to determine maturity dates, considering block targets as identified in the strategic plan.
Ensure the maintenance of the production areas.
Coordinate growing activities with those of engineering, equipment maintenance, technical teams and other related departments.
Administration and finance
Participate in the preparation and control of annual production budgets.
Schedule senior team leaders for daily activities.
Record information and keep records of all documents.
Monitor progress against budget and ensure any trends or variances are reported to the estate manager.
Human resources management
Assist newly employed employees with induction and integration into the team.
Monitor and enforce employee adherence to safety regulations, policies and procedures.
Ensure an adequate workforce for the efficient and effective operation of the farm.
Set performance standards in collaboration with employees and monitor performance.
Ensure employee development and capacity.
Direct, guide, coach, mentor and motivate employees. policies, legislation, procedures and practices.
Asset management
Communicate with the estate manager on required purchases for machinery, equipment and supplies.
Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Ensure routine maintenance and proper handling of equipment.

Candidate Requirements

A Relevant tertiary degree
Certificates in all other farming activities, e.g., irrigation, scouting, plant production
Minimum 5 years’ relevant farm production experience.
Crop production activities, from land development to harvesting and farm maintenance.

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