Glasshouse Operations Leading Hand - Warragul

Flavorite; Warragul; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Wellness discounts

Lifestyle benefits

Fresh produce giveaways

Recognition & rewards

Community involvement

Career growth

Job summary

Flavorite in Warragul is seeking a Glasshouse Operations Leading Hand to support day-to-day glasshouse production, lead on the floor, coach teams, and ensure safety, quality and productivity targets are met.

You will assist the Operations Supervisor, coordinate daily priorities, monitor quality, enter labour and production data, and help drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced horticulture environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in fast-paced operations such as horticulture, FMCG, manufacturing, or agriculture.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to interpret data and contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily team activities on the floor, modelling strong work standards and supporting onboarding and training.
• Coordinate daily glasshouse priorities, monitor quality and productivity, and support the team.
• Champion safe work practices and assist with implementing safety improvements.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry on labour and production.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Problem solving

Data entry / data interpretation

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Operational systems

Job description

Glasshouse Operations Leading Hand - Warragul

At Flavorite, we're proud to be Australia's largest glasshouse producer of fresh, premium produce. We grow, market, distribute, and supply high-quality produce both nationally and internationally, driven by a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence in plant cultivation. The driving force behind our story is our people. With over 1,200 team members across our sites, we're passionate about supporting personal growth and career development. Our goal is to grow the most flavoursome produce in the most sustainable way. We foster a safe, inclusive, and connected environment where every individual feels empowered to contribute and grow alongside us. We invest in innovation, growth, and most importantly, our people!

What you will be doing & delivering

As a Glasshouse Operations Leading Hand, you'll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day delivery of glasshouse operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. As a frontline leadership support role, you will lead by example on the floor, providing guidance, training, coordination, and support to operational teams while assisting the Glasshouse Operations Supervisor in delivering productivity, safety, quality and labour performance outcomes.

Team Leadership: Support the coordination of daily team activities, model strong work standards, and support onboarding and training

Operations Delivery: Assist with coordinating daily glasshouse priorities, monitor work quality and productivity, and support the team.

Safety & Compliance: Champion safe work practices and support the implementation of safety improvements

Reporting & Admin: Ensure accurate and timely data entry on labour and production

What You'll Bring to the Role

Positive leadership capabilitiesand attitudewith proven ability to support, train and guide team members in a hands-on workplace

Strong organisation and coordination skills with the ability to prioritise tasks

Ability to interpret data and contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement

Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and operational systems

Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards

Strong communicationand relationship-building skills.

Committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Reliable, accountable, and takes ownership whilst being proactive and solutions focused.

Experience in horticulture, FMCG, manufacturing, agriculture, or a similar operational environment (desirable, not essential)

At Flavorite, we're committed to building an inclusive and diverse team that reflects the communities that enjoy our fresh and delicious produce. We want people to feel they belong and can bring their whole selves to work. We provide a collaborative environment for our people with a keen focus on innovation, growth and continuous improvement.

Retail Perks: Save on hundreds of everyday items, including groceries, fuel, movie tickets, homewares, electronics and more through exclusive discounts.

Wellness Discounts: Access a variety of offers to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being, plus helpful resources on topics like budgeting, saving for your first home, and improving sleep.

LifeStyle Benefits: Enjoy savings on health insurance, gym memberships, superannuation, and home loans, with easy access to our wellness resources and discounts.

Fresh Produce Giveaways: Regular team giveaways of fresh produce at our farm sites

Recognition & Rewards: We celebrate service anniversaries, special milestones, and team achievements with recognition and rewards.

Community Involvement: Get involved in our volunteering initiatives and give back to our community.

We're growing. That means you can too.

We're expanding beyond 100 hectares in the next five years and we're growing careers just as fast. Whether you're upskilling, stepping up, or chasing new goals, we're here to grow with you.

We're Serious About Sustainability.

With over 30 years of growing experience, we set ourselves apart by our flavour and sustainability through our greenhouse-grown produce and our investment in cutting-edge technology.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flavorite is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note: Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the right to work in Australia. We kindly request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this vacancy.