Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers seeks a proactive and hands-on casual Leading Hand/Supervisor to join their hydroponic greenhouse operation.
About Us
We are a company with innovation at our core, operating in regional Southeast Queensland. We produce fresh produce for domestic and international markets.
The Opportunity
This exciting role provides autonomy over site operations, including liaising with customers daily, managing box assembly machinery, planning warehouse operations, driving health and safety initiatives, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and oversee production/distribution, planning, engineering, warehousing, customer service, quality, and safety to deliver operational targets and strategic objectives.
* Liaise with customers and manage high-volume forklift operations.
* Maintain mechanical aptitude for automated box assembly machinery.
* Apply experience in horticulture/agriculture environments, such as packing sheds or box erecting depots.
* Forecast and report on key metrics to ensure the site operates effectively.
* Implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives like 5S and food safety.
Candidate Criteria
* Hands-on experience in leading and overseeing production/distribution, production planning, engineering, warehousing and distribution, customer service, quality and safety to deliver on operational targets and strategic objectives.
* A current forklift license and experience in high volume forklift operations.
* Mechanical aptitude with a focus on automated box assembly machinery.
* A background in horticulture/agriculture environments such as packing sheds or box erecting depots.
* Experience in forecasting and reporting on key metrics to ensure the site operates within budget.
* Experience in implementing and driving continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S and food safety.