Position: Fruit Production Supervisor

Number of Positions: 2

Location: ALL, Bay of Plenty

Pay Rate: $28 – $35 per hour

Hours of Work: 30 – 50 hours per week

 

Key Requirements:

Minimum 2 years’ experience

OR

Level 4 Qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise daily fruit production and orchard activities.
  • Monitor plant health, irrigation, pest, and disease conditions.
  • Allocate tasks and supervise orchard workers and seasonal staff.
  • Train staff in safe horticultural practices and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
  • Oversee the safe use of orchard tools and equipment.
  • Maintain accurate production records and activity logs.
  • Conduct quality checks to protect crop yield and standards.
  • Report orchard progress, issues, and operational updates to management.

 

Position: Horticulture Leading Hand

Number of Positions: 2

Location: Bay of Plenty

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, staffing requirements, and operational issues.

·        Maintain a professional, respectful, and productive working environment across orchard sites.

 

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