Orchard Supervisor

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rate of $25 to $28 per hour, based on skills and experience.
• Supportive work environment with career growth opportunities.
• Full-time position with a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Compliance: Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Manage Resources: Plan and allocate human resources, manage personnel training, and ensure the availability of necessary equipment.
• Staff Supervision: Oversee the duties of orchard workers, monitor performance, provide feedback, and ensure staff meet company standards.
• Crop Health Management: Keep crops healthy and disease-free, recording spray programs as needed.
• Motivation and Training: Encourage and motivate staff, providing continuous training on orchard tasks such as pruning, thinning, and vine management.
• Problem Solving & Reporting: Address issues, resolve challenges, and report on daily productivity, losses, and other operational matters.
• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with growers and landowners to ensure high standards of work and resolve issues.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of the horticulture or agriculture industry.
• Experience in orchard operations, with supervisory experience would be an advanatge however relvant training will be provided. 
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekend shifts if required. 
• Physically fit to meet the demands of the role.
• Pre-employment drug testing, a criminal record check, and reference checks from suitable referees are required

If this sounds like you, please apply with your cover letter and CV.