H DHILLON LIMITED operates horticultural activities across orchard sites in the Bay of Plenty region and requires a Fruit Production Supervisor, Horticulture Leading Hand to oversee daily site operations and coordinate orchard teams. The role is essential to ensure work is completed efficiently, productivity targets are achieved, health and safety requirements are maintained, and seasonal orchard programmes are delivered successfully.

Position Title: Fruit Production Supervisor

Number of Positions: 3

Location: Bay of Plenty Region

Pay Rate: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Hours of Work: 30 - 40 hours per week

 

Key Requirements:

·         Minimum 2 years' relevant experience OR Level 4 qualification

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and coordinate daily orchard and fruit production activities.
  • Allocate work duties and monitor the performance of orchard workers and seasonal staff.
  • Monitor crop growth, fruit quality, irrigation systems, and orchard conditions.
  • Identify and report pest, disease, and crop health issues.
  • Train and guide staff on orchard procedures, quality standards, and safe work practices.
  • Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
  • Oversee the safe operation and maintenance of orchard machinery, tools, and equipment.
  • Maintain production records, staff attendance records, and orchard activity logs.
  • Conduct quality inspections to ensure fruit meets company and market standards.
  • Management with planning, productivity monitoring, and reporting orchard progress.

 

Position Title: Horticulture Leading Hand

Number of Positions: 2

Location: Bay of Plenty

Pay Rate: $32.00 - $38.00 per hour

Hours of Work: 30 - 50 hours per week

 

Key Requirements:

·         Minimum 2 years' relevant experience OR Level 4 qualification

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and supervise a team of Field Supervisors to ensure daily orchard operations are completed safely and efficiently.
  • Allocate Supervisors to specific tasks and organise work teams according to daily production requirements.
  • Monitor team performance, productivity, attendance, and work quality across orchard sites.
  • Train, mentor, and support new and existing Supervisors on company procedures and work requirements.
  • Ensure kiwifruit is handled carefully to minimise bruising, damage, and product loss.
  • Monitor fruit quality and report any quality concerns to management.
  • Ensure Supervisors and their teams achieve required productivity and quality targets.
  • Conduct toolbox meetings and communicate daily work instructions to Supervisors.
  • Ensure compliance with all health and safety policies, procedures, and industry standards.
  • Identify and report workplace hazards, incidents, and equipment issues.
  • Organise daily work schedules and labour requirements before staff commence work.
  • Maintain accurate records of worker numbers, attendance, hours worked, production outputs, and completed tasks.
  • Liaise with management regarding daily progress, staffing requirements, and operational issues.
  • Promote a professional, respectful, and productive working environment.
  • Assist in achieving daily and seasonal production targets through effective site coordination and leadership.

 

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