Harvest & Crop Production Leader

Mygration Pty Ltd; Somerville; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mygration Pty Ltd is seeking a Production Horticulture Supervisor to lead harvest and crop management across our client’s modern horticultural facilities on the Mornington Peninsula. The role focuses on precise harvest scheduling, crop protection, and coordinating teams to ensure high-quality product and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate will have AQF horticulture qualifications and proven experience in harvest supervision, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills to optimize

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III or IV in Horticulture or equivalent.
• Post-qualification experience in production horticulture or harvest supervision.
• Experience in crop protection and agricultural equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Implement harvest scheduling systems ensuring crops meet withholding periods and quality specs.
• Supervise harvest operations, adjust to crop conditions, minimize damage, maximize quality.
• Maintain continuous quality surveillance during harvest and take corrective actions.
• Coordinate post-harvest handling, cooling, and storage to preserve shelf life.
• Coordinate with Farm Operations Manager and Maintenance to align harvest activities with production schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Education

AQF Certificate III/IV in Horticulture

Post-qualification horticulture experience

Crop protection & equipment operation experience

Job description

Mygration Pty Ltd is seeking a Production Horticulture Supervisor to lead harvest and crop management across our client’s modern horticultural facilities on the Mornington Peninsula. The role focuses on precise harvest scheduling, crop protection, and coordinating teams to ensure high-quality product and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate will have AQF horticulture qualifications and proven experience in harvest supervision, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills to optimize