Full Description
• Location Waikerie, SA
• Step into leadership with Australia’s leading potato seed producer
About Our Client
Our client is Australia’s leading commercial producer of early generation potato mini tubers, combining tissue culture, protected cropping, and rigorous biosecurity to supply high-health seed nationwide.
Privately owned and governed via a qualified board structure, they play a critical role in the long-term sustainability of the potato industry.
About the role
Our client, Australia’s leading producer of early generation potato mini tubers, is seeking a hands-on and capable Production Operations Supervisor to join their Waikerie facility.
This pivotal role is the Second-in-Command (2IC) to the General Manager, with a structured succession pathway into the GM role.
Main Responsibilities
You’ll oversee the protected cropping nursery and production facility, managing:
• Production cycles from propagation through to dispatch.
• A small dedicated team (3–4 staff).
• Pest & disease management, irrigation, fertigation, and automation systems.
• Quality, compliance, and biosecurity standards under the National Seed Potato Certification scheme.
• Operational administration, budgets, purchasing, and inventory.
• Customer liaison, grower support, and industry engagement.
Required Skill Profession
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