Horticulture Leading Hand

Position Title: Horticulture Leading Hand
Number of Positions: 2
Location: ALL, Auckland
Pay Rate: $30 – $37 per hour
Hours of Work: 30 – 50 hours per week

Key Requirements:

At least 2 Year's of Experience 

OR

Level 4 Qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise a team of Field Supervisors to complete daily tasks efficiently and safely.
Allocate Supervisors to specific tasks and form work groups according to daily production
requirements.
Monitor team performance, productivity, attendance, and work quality through Field
Supervisors.
Train and support new and existing Field Supervisors in workplace procedures and task
requirements.
Ensure orchard is handled carefully to minimise bruising, damage, and product loss.
Monitor fruit quality and report any quality issues to the Orchard Manager. 
Ensure Supervisors achieve required productivity and quality targets.
Conduct toolbox meetings and communicate daily work instructions to Supervisors.
Ensure all workers follow company health and safety procedures and site requirements.
Identify and report workplace hazards, incidents, and equipment issues promptly.
Organise daily work schedules and labour requirements before Supervisors and workers arrive on site.
Maintain accurate records of worker numbers, hours worked, productivity, and completed tasks using information supplied by Supervisors.
Liaise with management regarding daily progress, staffi ng requirements, and operational issues.
Maintain a professional, respectful, and productive working environment across orchard sites.