Pearl Farm Production Supervisor

Department(s)Elizabeth Bay, Quondong Pearl Farm & other farms as required.

Reports toProduction Manager (PM)

Job Summary

The PFPS primary role is to ensure that the day to day tasks involved with maintaining the

productivity of the farm are carried out as directed by the PM. The PFPS is to oversee & deliver all

OH&S policies & training exercises in conjunction with the Deck Supervisor. This includes, but is not

limited to, ensuring that the shell husbandry & handling procedures are conducted in accordance with

company policy. Additionally this role also needs to work very closely with the Engineering

Department, Vessel Master & Vessel Manager.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

OPERATIONAL 

Reports directly to the PM. 

Relay farm schedules, work tasks & summaries to the Deck Supervisor, deckhands &

Dive Supervisor as directed by the PM. 

Be actively involved in the day to day & additional forward planning of all tasks being, or

to be, performed on the farm, and be the coordinator and contact point for the activities. 

Communicate with and assist the Hatchery Manager when undertaking farm tasks

involving spat & un-seeded shell. 

Keep concise records of all cleaning, x-raying, line maintenance, operations and harvest

programs and report to the PM as directed. 

Maintain records, both written & electronically for all farm activities both completed or in

progress in conjunction with the PM using an agreed format and utilising advanced

written & oral skills to ensure the flow of information, is delivered quickly & concisely.



Attend planning meetings as required to update and report all findings from the previous

swing or period. 

Discuss the usage of any consumable item or replacement of any component or part

required in performing scheduled tasks with the PM prior to major orders being placed. 

Report any abnormal mortalities of shell to the PM. 

Inform the Logistics & Purchasing Co-Ordinator of any future requirements for farm

equipment and consumables in enough time to locate, or order equipment. 

You may be required to drive company cars from time to time and are responsible for the

vehicles cleanliness and condition.

HUMAN RESOURCES 

Display a positive and approachable attitude at all times. 

Keep yourself abreast of existing & new company policies and ensure they are

implemented & enforced as required, adhering to any relevant Government legislation.

Ensure that there is no breach of company policy at any time. Maintain a high level of

professionalism at all times so as to set a good example to crew. 

Oversee the Deck Supervisor and Deckhands in all facets of their duties. 

Relay all crew and staff performances under your responsibility on a regular basis to the

PM. 

Conduct Performance Appraisals of all fulltime crew, with the Office Manager, as

instructed. 

Relay to Office Manager all crew numbers required for upcoming farm tasks (such as

cleaning boat skippers, deck hands etc) providing enough time to allow for advertising

and replacements in conjunction with the PM.

OHS 

Develop a complete & thorough safety & training manual applicable to the use of all

vessels and handling procedures. Ensure there is an adequate understanding of

relevant legislation relating to the production of this manual.

FINANCE 

Complete daily logs on farm work completed providing the company with a better

understanding of farm productivity for costing purposes

GENERAL 

Relay and communicate all issues relating to the vessel performance of cleaning & dive

boats to ensure Engineering & PM are aware of the issues. 

Liaise with engineering staff to ensure that crew are adhering to engineering

requirements. If engineering staff want the crew to perform duties that will mitigate

breakdowns, down time etc. ensure that directives are followed. This information will be

communicated to crew members by yourself. 

Liaise with the Catering Supervisor and/or Cook regarding the timing of meals and any

changes to the meal schedule should it arise. 

Address any issues raised by the Cook relating to housekeeping issues. 

Report any defective equipment to the Head Engineer or Engineer so as to solve

problems as soon as possible.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of 24 months pearling experience including operational supervisors experience

Experience managing staff in a pearling environment

Coxswains Grade 1

High level of computer literacy an advantage

Highly demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Senior First Aid

Current C Class drivers licence

Experience in living and working in a remote location

Desirable

Pearl Masters Licence (Department of Fisheries)

HR Licence

Abilities Required

Must be mentally and physically fit

Must be self motivated

Able to work as a team leader and be part of a team

Excellent time management and self organisation skills

Excellent interpersonal skil