Facility Supervisor at Coffs Harbour

VA Recruitment; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SSS Growers Pty Ltd in regional NSW is seeking a skilled Facility Supervisor to oversee packing sheds, cold rooms and storage areas for blueberries and blackberries. You will coordinate harvest planning, labour needs and daily packing schedules.

Responsibilities include food safety compliance, QA, equipment maintenance, recordkeeping and dispatch. The role requires AQF Cert III/IV with farm experience, strong teamwork and meticulous organisation.

Qualifications

• AQF Cert III or Cert IV qualification; 2 years in a farm role or 3 years with formal training or 5 years without formal training.
• Attention to detail and quick decision-making for quality issues and equipment faults.
• Proficiency in quality control and adherence to standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Strong organisational skills for managing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of packing sheds, grading lines, cold rooms and storage areas.
• Coordinate harvest planning, labour needs and packing schedules based on harvest volumes.
• Supervise farm workers and seasonal contractors in packing and facility operations.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, waste handling and berry-specific quality standards.
• Inspect sheds, cool rooms, equipment and arrange maintenance as required.
• Maintain stock levels of packaging materials and operational supplies.
• Supervise sorting, grading, packing and dispatch to meet quality standards.
• Monitor post-harvest handling including precooling and temperature control.
• Coordinate dispatch and transport of produce.
• Maintain records for production, volumes, and labour allocation for QA.
• Implement health and safety procedures and support audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Decision-making

Health and safety awareness

Education

AQF Cert III/Cert IV

Tools

QA/QC protocols

Job description

Our client, SSS Growers Pty Ltd is a farm in regional NSW that grows blueberries and blackberries of different varieties and aims to provide our customers with fresh and quality produce. SSS Growers Pty Ltd is looking for a skilled Facility Supervisor to Join their team.

Tasks:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of packing sheds, grading lines, cold rooms and storage areas handling blueberries 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.

Salary range: $70,000-$80,000