Based in Pakenham, VIC.
- Competitive salary package + incentives.
- Leading global brand with a strong presence across Australia, Europe, Middle East, North & South America.
**THE ROLE**
You will be responsible for providing general supervision to small teams and overseeing field operations (such as planting, trimming, training, spraying, harvesting and other related activities) with specific focus on achievement of productivity targets and accurate reporting on productivity metrics.
- Overseeing field workers (both direct/indirect) and assist in rostering arrangements.
- Monitoring and reporting on day to day productivity and outputs to site management.
- Operating and conducting farm activities including use of tractor, forklift and other farming machinery and implements.
- Train and supervise field labour workers and ensure correct procedures are applied in the planting, husbandry, trimming and other related activities.
- Promote a high-performance, safe work environment with strong staff management and safety practices.
This is a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing organisation.
**SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**
- Previous experience working on a farm or nursery is preferred
- Previous experience providing supervision to small teams
- Basic excel and computer skills are essential
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours and weekends as required
- Valid driver's license
- Valid Australian working rights
**ABOUT US**
Driscoll's Australia is an exciting joint venture company owned by Costa Group - Australia's leading integrated growing and marketer of premium quality fresh produce and Driscoll's (USA) - the world's market leader in berries. Partnering with a broad grower base across a national footprint, Driscoll's Australia supplies year round delicious, branded berries to consumers using exclusively patented varieties developed by our joint venture partners breeding programs. Since our inception we have successfully achieved significant yearly growth and market share, enabling us to become the market leader in our category.
**BENEFITS**
Want to join Driscoll's? Our passion for berries extends to nurturing our people, we invest in your growth and prosperity through various benefits:
- ** Paid Parental Leave**: Up to 12 weeks' pay for the primary carer and up to 2 weeks for the secondary carer.
- ** Mentoring and Coaching**: Programs designed to support your professional development with our local and global teams
- ** Employee Reward and Recognition**: Service recognition awards and access to perks and discounted products through our recognition program
- ** Annual Health Program**: Seasonal flu shots onsite
- ** Study Leave**: Support your educational pursuits
- ** Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**:Tailored well-being programs, confidential advice and big brand discounts
- ** Novated Car Lease**: Enjoy the convenience and savings on a novated lease