- Be a part of our Farm to Fork story, starting at the farm
- Great range of responsibilities working closely with a variety of stakeholders
- Loxton and Pike River, South Australia location
Sunbeam and Angas Park are iconic brands, leadersin the Australian dried fruit industry, dedicated to the growing, processing,packaging, and sale of high-quality dried fruits. We supply wholesale customersacross Australia’s retail and industrial markets and export to destinationsaround the globe.
We are seeking an experienced, self-motivatedOperations Manager to join our Angas Park team at the Loxton site in SouthAustralia. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage both the Loxtonprocessing facility and Angas Park tree fruit farming operations, deliveringoperational excellence and business growth.
Why join us?
- Supportiveand collaborative company culture
- Competitiveremuneration package
- Ongoingtraining and career development opportunities
- Plentyof benefits including discounts on shopping, travel
- Novatedleasing options
- EmployeeAssistance Program (EAP)
What you’ll be doing
- Leadand provide strategic oversight of the Loxton processing site.
- Overseeprocessing site and orchard operations within budget, including high-valueinputs such as water, labour, R&M;, labour and harvest costs.
- Provideguidance, support, and leadership to farm staff and contractors.
- Evaluateoperational equipment requirements in collaboration with the engineeringdivision.
- Supervisecontractor hours and costs, ensuring efficiency during peak harvestperiods at processing site and Orchard
- Overseethe maintenance of processing site and orchard equipment, includingtractors, sprayers, quad bikes, slashers, mulchers, forklifts, pruningequipment, and irrigation systems.
- Directharvest programs and associated contractors to maximize crop intake,processing efficiency and quality and minimize waste.
- Overseemaintenance of all processing site and orchard infrastructure, machinery,and equipment.
- Managepruning, thinning, dead wood removal, feral animal control, fencing, andweed management.
What you’ll bring
- Practicalexperience in fruit processing and or orchard management, including operations,irrigation, pest and disease identification, pruning, thinning, andharvest coordination.
- Abilityto supervise staff and contractors to achieve maximum efficiency andoutput.
- Knowledgeof work health and safety practices relevant to processing and orchardoperations.
- Currentmotor vehicle license.
- Proficientin Microsoft Office and web-based platforms.
- Strongverbal and written communication skills.
- Motivatedself-starter with sound decision-making abilities.
- Physicallycapable of performing tasks such as bending, kneeling, lifting, climbing,and standing for extended periods.
- Energetic,positive, and highly organised, with the ability to meet deadlines.
If you strive for operational excellence ready to take the next step and makeyour mark on iconic Australian brands, apply now to join Sunbeam Foods and Angas Park.
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