Facility Supervisor

VA Recruitment; Coutts Crossing; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety focus

Job summary

J.S Kandola & S More & P Singh Gill is seeking an experienced Farm Operations Manager in Kungala, NSW. The role oversees packing sheds, grading lines, cold rooms and storage, coordinating with farm managers on harvest planning and staffing.

You will supervise workers and contractors while ensuring food safety, quality standards and hygiene across facilities. Responsibilities include maintenance planning, recordkeeping for production and labour, dispatch coordination, and supporting

Qualifications

• AQF Cert III or Cert IV in agriculture or related field.
• 2 years of farm experience or 3 years with formal training OR 5 years without formal training.
• Attention to detail and quick decision-making for quality issues.
• Proficient in quality control and regulatory adherence.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of packing sheds, grading lines, cold rooms and storage areas.
• Liaise with farm managers to plan daily intake from fields, labour needs and packing schedules.
• Coordinate and supervise farm workers and seasonal contractors.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, waste handling and quality standards.
• Conduct inspections of sheds, cool rooms, equipment and arrange maintenance.
• Manage stock levels of packaging materials and chemicals.
• Supervise harvesting support activities from sorting to dispatch.
• Monitor post-harvest handling including precooling and temperature control.
• Coordinate produce dispatch and transport.
• Maintain accurate records for quality assurance and labour allocation.
• Implement health and safety procedures across operations.
• Support audits and buyer inspections with proper documentation.
• Identify workflow gaps and implement efficiency improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

AQF Cert III/Cert IV in agriculture

Job description

Employer: J.S KANDOLA & S MORE & P SINGH GILL
Location: Kungala NSW 2460
Salary range: $75000-$85000
Duration: At least 5 years

Job description

Our client, J.S Kandola & S More & P Singh Gill is a farm in regional NSW that grows blueberries, raspberries and blackberries of different varieties and aims to provide our customers with fresh and quality produce.

Tasks

• Oversee day-to-day operations of packing sheds, grading lines, cold rooms and storage areas handling blueberries, raspberries and blackberries
• Liaise with farm managers to plan daily intake from fields, labour requirements and packing schedules based on harvest volumes.
• Coordinate and supervise farm workers and seasonal contractors involved in packing and facility-based operations
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, waste handling and quality standards, including berry-specific handling and biosecurity requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections of sheds, cool rooms, grading equipment and machinery, and arrange maintenance or repairs as required. Oversee cleaning and sanitation of packing areas, equipment and storage facilities to meet hygiene standards for fresh produce.
• Manage stock levels of packaging materials such as punnets, cartons, liners, as well as chemicals and operational supplies.
• Supervise harvesting support activities, including sorting, grading, packing, and dispatching to ensure all berries meet required size, quality and market standards
• Monitor post-harvest handling, including precooling, temperature control and storage conditions to maintain the freshness and shelf life of different berry varieties
• Coordinate the dispatch and transport of produce.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping of all stages/processes for quality assurance, including daily production, packed volumes, rejected or damaged fruit, and labour allocation.
• Implement and monitor workplace health and safety procedures across all facility operations, including safe equipment use and manual handling
• Support audits, inspections and buyer requirements by maintaining documentation and ensuring facilities are audit ready.
• Identify workflow gaps within packing and storage operations and implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce wastage and maintain product quality

Eligibility

• Have at least relevant AQF Cert III or Cert IV qualifications and have 2 Years of working experience in a similar role in a farm setting. or equivalent or 3 years of employment experience with formal training OR 5 years of experience without formal training.
• Attention to detail and quick decision-making to address quality issues, equipment failures, and operational challenges.
• Proficiency in quality control and adherence to standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to coordinate with various departments and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Strong organisational skills are also essential for managing multiple tasks and priorities effectively.