FRUIT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Job Title-Fruit Production Supervisor

No. of positions- 4

32- 40 hours weekly

PAY RATE $28 - $35 PER HOUR

Responsibilities:

The Fruit Production Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing daily orchard

and production activities to ensure efficient fruit growing, harvesting, and

quality control of produce. Key duties include:

• Supervising and coordinating orchard workers during pruning, thinning,

harvesting, packing, and general orchard maintenance.

• Monitoring crop stages, fruit quality, growth progress, and reporting any

disease, pest, or environmental issues to management.

• Planning and allocating daily tasks to staff, preparing work schedules,

and ensuring productivity targets are achieved.

• Training new and existing employees on horticulture techniques, safe

machinery use, and company procedures.

• Implementing and monitoring compliance with health & safety

standards, including hazard management and safe work practices in

accordance with NZ regulations.

• Inspecting and maintaining orchard equipment, tools, and machinery to

ensure efficient daily operations.

• Coordinating with contractors and management for spray cycles,

irrigation, and fertiliser programmes.

• Maintaining daily production records, timesheets, chemical usage logs,

and harvest reports.

• Ensuring fruit is handled, harvested, and stored according to industry

and export quality guidelines.

• Supporting seasonal workforce management, including supervision of

RSE and local workers during peak periods.

• Ensuring compliance with company policies, food safety standards,

GLOBALG.A.P, and packhouse requirements.

• Assisting management in planning for crop volumes, manpower, and

operational improvements.

2 Years of work experience OR Level 4  qualification