Area Manager
2001-30000
Other
What are you going to do
This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll manage multiple macadamia orchards, guiding teams to deliver exceptional results. You'll be responsible for everything from day-to-day operations and crop production to long-term planning and development. This is your chance to step into a senior role while receiving support and resources to succeed
Essential skills and knowledge
Skills and Attributes
This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll manage multiple macadamia orchards, guiding teams to deliver exceptional results. You'll be responsible for everything from day-to-day operations and crop production to long-term planning and development. This is your chance to step into a senior role while receiving support and resources to succeed
- Macadamia Operations: Oversee orchard activities, including planting, pest control, harvest, and regeneration programs, with a focus on tree health and yield optimisation.
- Leadership & Development: Lead and train a team of supervisors and workers to ensure safety, precision, and quality in all tasks.
- Strategic Oversight: Contribute to operational planning, budget setting, and forecasting to support business objectives.
- Technology & Reporting: Utilise farm management software to maintain records, analyse data, and provide meaningful insights.
- Contractor Management: Engage, supervise, and monitor contractors to ensure high standards of work.
- Safety Focus: Foster a safe, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture.
Essential skills and knowledge
- Technical or tertiary qualifications in horticulture, agriculture, or related fields (highly regarded).
- Minimum 5 years in agricultural or horticultural operations, or a Farm Manager ready to take the next step.
- Understanding of macadamia orchard requirements or similar crop operations.
- Current driver's license; a Chemical Users Certificate is preferred.
Skills and Attributes
- Practical expertise in orchard or farm management with a hands-on approach.
- Proven ability to lead, train, and develop teams.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and experience with farm management software.
- Effective interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
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