Lucas Group is searching for a
Packhouse Operations Manager
for
Newton Orchard's
, a proud family business with 95 years of success growing, packing, and marketing premium apples, cherries, and avocados in WA's beautiful Southern Forests.
About the Role
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll oversee apple and avocado packhouse operations and produce programs, covering everything from harvest, packing, and logistics through to marketing, grower partnerships, and customer delivery. You'll work within a supportive executive team and lead a fantastic packhouse crew who care about quality, innovation, and community.
What You'll Do
Manage daily packhouse operations for quality and efficiency
Lead apple and avocado programs from harvest through to dispatch
Manage grower partnerships, contracts, and quality assurance processes
Build and maintain strong retail, fresh-market wholesale, and export relationships
Ensure compliance with food safety and accreditation standards (Freshcare, HARPS, SQF, SafeAg, ICA)
Support marketing activities and branded programs such as JazzTM and Kanzi apples
Contribute to business planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement
About You
Proven experience in packhouse operations, and production
Experience with fresh produce supply-chain management
Strong leadership and people-management skills
Financial, analytical, and strategic planning capability
Understanding of export, compliance, and QA systems
Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills
What's on Offer
Competitive salary + car or car allowance + fuel allowance
Phone and laptop provided
Negotiable bonus structure
Relocation assistance & help finding accommodation
Flexible, family-first culture + genuine work-life balance
Opportunity to work from home one day per week or adapt hours around school commitments
Long-term career development within a respected, innovative agribusiness
Apply Now
or for a confidential discussion, call
Geoff Lucas
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Applicants must have full rights to work in Australia; sponsorship is not available for this role.
The Lucas Group
For over 30 years The Lucas Group has been providing agricultural industries in Australia with executive search, recruitment, and human resources consulting services.
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