Farm Manager – Baby Leaf Salad

Newry,Victoria

Full Time

Our growing Agribusiness is looking for a ‘hands on’ energetic and highly motivated professional to lead a small team.

Opportunities for growth working in a privately-owned business. High energy levels, personal resilience and having the ability to think on your feet will be critical for success.

Reporting to the Farm Operations Manager, this position requires the successful applicant to have sound knowledge and experience in all aspects of vegetable farming. In return, we will provide attractive Salary, exciting career and the chance to work in a great team environment.

Some Key Responsibilities of this role include:

• In line with market and environmental factors you will need to plan a coordinate the production and marketing of crops, such as baby leaf produce from soil preparation to harvest
• Planning and management of harvesting processes of salad mixes relating to improving crop yields
• Overseeing and supervising staff regarding harvest collection, storing, grading, packaging, sale, purchase and despatch
• Monitor, train and supervise harvest staff to strictly adhere to Occupational Health and Safety policies andprocedures
• Estimation and maintaining optimal growing conditions and crop yields based on research and farm conditions
• Monitoring of farm parameters such as pest and disease incidence, weed population and soil pH; advising, planning, implementing relevant changes to improve crop yields
• Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand
• Maintain records of all harvesting and matters relating to crop quality and procedures
• Maintain efficiency and quality of harvest team’s work
• Train harvest team where necessary
• Responsible for quality control of all produce leaving the farm and implementation of quality control measures
• Advise on and enforce policies and procedures relating to harvesting

The successful applicant will have:

• Required Qualification in agriculture or minimum five years’ experience in role
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and attention to detail is a must.
• Hands on, energetic and proactivity is a must.
• Flexible and lead from the front

If you are looking to progress your career in the Agricultural industry, work with like-minded professionals and be rewarded for your hard work, then please email your resume to admin@husseyco.com.au for immediate consideration.