Horticulture Section Manager
At Rombola Family Farms, we’re not just about farming – we’re about crafting a sustainable future. Based in the heart of Australia’s agricultural landscape, in Griffith, Rombola Family Farms is a forward-thinking business committed to producing the highest quality fruits, vegetables, and produce for local markets. Our intensive irrigated horticultural production located in Griffith (NSW), Bundaberg (QLD), Douglas-Daly (NT) and Mataranka (NT). Our passion for innovation and sustainability drives everything we do, from our cutting-edge farming techniques to our unwavering dedication to community and the environment.
Rombola Family Farms is seeking for a Horticulture Section Manager for its operations in Griffith in NSW, Bundaberg in QLD, Mataranka and Douglas-Daly in the NT. The Horticulture Section Manager will be hands-on and be a strategic thinker with demonstrated people leadership skills and operational management experience. The Horticulture Section Manager is a key member of the Rombola Family Farms production team. This role will oversee operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, services, and cost-effective management of resources (including plant, equipment, and human resources). The role will also manage overall day-to-day operations and supervision of direct reports to meet the needs of the production schedule.
Key Accountabilities Include
- Plan and coordinate the production of all our crops, such as, watermelon and melons according to the organisational plan for the specific season.
- Estimating & budgeting costs for monthly & quarterly & yearly farm operations.
- Manage all new varietal trials and full supply chain analysis for presentation to the Managing Director including selecting and planting seeds, seedlings, and grafting new varieties.
- Monitor the agreed production schedule to ensure all tasks are completed in line with agreed timing for all plantings.
- Liaise with the production team to alter irrigation, nutrition, weed, pest & disease control, and sun screening in a planting as required.
- Monitor crop health and fruit maturity to forecast fruit volume & quality by week.
- Contributes constructively and proactively to production team discussion about the design of production schedules with market timing, volume, quality attributes and internal capacity constraints in mind.
- Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand.
- Maintain farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems.
- Work with Human Resources staff to recruit, interview, select, hire, and employ an appropriate number of employees.
- Provide oversight and direction to employees in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
To Be Successful in the Role You Will Possess the Following
- Qualification in a relevant discipline, is preferred but not required.
- Proven ability and minimum 5 years’ experience in the farming field and a track record of success in achieving production targets.
- Understanding of commercial realities including exposure to and participation in financial, commercial, and planning decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to develop work plans and achieve the goals of these work plans.
- Good with numbers: analysing cost and want to have input into Capital Expenditure and farm expansion plans.
- A high level of energy with a positive can-do attitude, with the ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
- Competence and experience in the operation of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
- Practical understanding of the use and application of farm-related software programs and high level of computer literacy.
- Relationship management skills with the ability to build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Exceptional people management and negotiation skills.
- Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets.
- Sound working knowledge of WH&S requirements.
- A current driver’s licence.
In Return We Offer You
- An attractive remuneration package based upon relevant qualifications and experience, salary range between $75,000 – $90,000.
- Learning and growth opportunities within a fast paced and growing business.
- A passionate and energetic team culture.
More Information
To learn more about working with us, we encourage you to visit our website http://www.rombolafamilyfarms.com.au.
How to Apply
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