Our Client HUSSEY & CO PTY LTD ABN - 359 1306 0246 – Located in Somerville, VIC is seeking a Production Horticulture Supervisor Full-time position for between $70,000 - $80,000 a year.
Our growing FMCG business located on the Mornington Peninsula, is looking for an energetic, passionate & highly experienced Production Horticulture Supervisor
Duties will include:
· Ensure scheduled crops for intended harvest have passed the withholding period
· Ensure that all specialised harvest equipment is maintained
· Ensure correct harvest to suit conditions of crop, soil moisture and variety to minimize any mechanical damage
· Liaise with Farm Operation Manager / Shed Production Manager / Maintenance Supervisor
· Ensure quality of harvest throughout harvest period to minimize damage.
· Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
· Transport and store chemicals
· Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
· Implement a post-harvest program
· Establish horticultural crops
· Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises
· Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
· Coordinate work site activities
· Perform shed nursery activities
· Regulate crops
It is essential you possess the following:
· Hands on and show of commitment
· Successful completion of relevant AQF Cert III or Cert IV qualifications or equivalent
· Proven post-qualification experience in a similar role or ability to adapt and display skills required
· Proven ability and willingness to work as part of a team
· Ability to work autonomously, without supervision
Our growing FMCG business located on the Mornington Peninsula, is looking for an energetic, passionate & highly experienced Production Horticulture Supervisor
Duties will include:
· Ensure scheduled crops for intended harvest have passed the withholding period
· Ensure that all specialised harvest equipment is maintained
· Ensure correct harvest to suit conditions of crop, soil moisture and variety to minimize any mechanical damage
· Liaise with Farm Operation Manager / Shed Production Manager / Maintenance Supervisor
· Ensure quality of harvest throughout harvest period to minimize damage.
· Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
· Transport and store chemicals
· Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
· Implement a post-harvest program
· Establish horticultural crops
· Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises
· Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
· Coordinate work site activities
· Perform shed nursery activities
· Regulate crops
It is essential you possess the following:
· Hands on and show of commitment
· Successful completion of relevant AQF Cert III or Cert IV qualifications or equivalent
· Proven post-qualification experience in a similar role or ability to adapt and display skills required
· Proven ability and willingness to work as part of a team
· Ability to work autonomously, without supervision
