Field Operations Specialist - Ulverstone

Simplot Australia Pty Ltd; Ulverstone; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive (bonus) programme

Discounted health insurance options

Income protection insurance

Novated car leasing agreements

Fully supplied & laundered uniform, ,o

Job summary

Simplot Australia is seeking a Field Operations Specialist for our Raw Procurement division at Ulverstone. You will coordinate daily scheduling, liaise with growers and transport, and help move about 320,000 tonnes of potatoes yearly to manufacturing sites.

The role requires strong planning, safety focus, and adaptability, with opportunities to advance across operations in a global food business.

Qualifications

• 100% commitment to health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily raw potato scheduling and delivery activities to support production, quality, cost and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with growers, freight providers, loading crews, storage operators and manufacturing teams to ensure efficient raw product movement.
• Monitor potato loading, receiving, quality grading and processing performance across field, storage and manufacturing locations.
• Conduct crop progress sampling, field assessments and data collection activities throughout the growing and harvest seasons.
• Support storage management activities, including storage grade monitoring and raw inventory reporting.
• Assist with agronomy, sustainability, variety evaluation and other Raw Procurement projects.
• Prepare and maintain accurate operational records, reports and statistics to support planning and decision-making.
• Support the achievement of safety, food safety, foreign material detection and finished product quality standards.
• Support infield operations as required.

Skills

Health and safety mindset

Time management

Adaptability

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Planning and scheduling

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Business/Economics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

In Australia, the Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.

Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

Culture And Benefits

At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

• Annual incentive (bonus) programme
• Discounted health insurance options
• Income protection insurance
• Novated car leasing agreements
• Fully supplied & laundered uniform, boots & PPE
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Career development opportunities within a global food and agriculture business

About Our Role

Simplot are seeking applications for the position of Field Operations Specialist to join our Raw Procurement division based at our Ulverstone manufacturing facility. Raw Procurement comprises farming and harvesting operations that support the annual sourcing of potatoes and vegetables for our manufacturing facilities, while also leading innovative research and development activities across Australia and beyond.

Reporting to the Raw Planner Scheduler and commencing late September or early October 2026, this permanent full-time position plays a key role in supporting raw procurement operations across Simplot's potato supply network. Working closely with growers, freight providers, contractors and manufacturing teams, you will coordinate the movement of approximately 320,000 tonnes of potatoes annually to meet factory processing and SKU requirements. This is a dynamic role requiring continuous planning, troubleshooting and reprioritisation, where supply plans may change within days or even hours in response to operational requirements.

You will also support crop monitoring, storage management, raw supply coordination and operational reporting activities, helping to ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality raw product to Simplot facilities across Tasmania. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within Simplot's Raw Procurement function, with the role often serving as a stepping stone into broader operational, agricultural and leadership opportunities across the business.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate daily raw potato scheduling and delivery activities to support production, quality, cost and regulatory requirements
• Liaise with growers, freight providers, loading crews, storage operators and manufacturing teams to ensure efficient raw product movement
• Monitor potato loading, receiving, quality grading and processing performance across field, storage and manufacturing locations
• Conduct crop progress sampling, field assessments and data collection activities throughout the growing and harvest seasons
• Support storage management activities, including storage grade monitoring and raw inventory reporting
• Assist with agronomy, sustainability, variety evaluation and other Raw Procurement projects
• Prepare and maintain accurate operational records, reports and statistics to support planning and decision-making
• Support the achievement of safety, food safety, foreign material detection and finished product quality standards
• Support infield operations as required

About You

• 100% commitment to health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace
• Strong commitment and availability, including outside standard work hours when required
• Excellent time management, organisational and prioritisation skills
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly in a fast-changing environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with frontline operators, growers, contractors and leadership teams
• Practical problem-solving skills with the ability to think outside the box
• Strong planning, coordination and scheduling capabilities
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence and reporting tools would be an advantage
• Minimum 3+ years' related experience and/or training within agriculture, agronomy, food manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, production planning or a related industry
• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) is preferred; recent graduates in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Business/Economics or related disciplines will also be well regarded
• Production agriculture experience is preferred
• Understanding of inventory management, supply chain operations or production planning processes would be beneficial
• Knowledge of potato production, crop monitoring or storage operations would be highly regarded
• Current unrestricted Driver's Licence
• Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening

Applications Close Midnight Wednesday, 16th September 2026 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date.

Job Requisition ID: 26989

Location(s): GF Raw Warehouse - Ulverstone

Country: Australia

Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.