Pack Shed Manager

Costa Group; Atherton; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive management

Great team culture

Career growth

High-volume packing exposure

Diverse workforce

Job summary

Costa Group is seeking an experienced Pack Shed Manager to lead our packing shed and post-harvest operations in Far North Queensland, based in the Atherton region.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will oversee packing, cooling, storage and logistics while aligning harvest volumes, capacity and customer demand to drive continuous improvement and safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in pack shed, logistics or post-harvest operations.
• Experience managing teams and labour within an operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of fresh produce handling, cool chain management and supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate packing shed activities, including packing, cooling, storage and dispatch.
• Ensure fruit is handled efficiently and within required timeframes to maximise quality, yield and operational performance.
• Oversee cool chain management from harvest through to dispatch.
• Coordinate dispatch and order fulfilment in line with customer requirements and schedules.
• Work closely with harvest, quality, supply chain, marketing and transport teams to align supply and demand.
• Monitor pack shed performance, operational costs and resource utilisation.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.

Skills

People management

Operational leadership

Process improvement

Supply chain knowledge

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Education

Agribusiness or logistics degree

Job description

Costa is a global leading grower, packer and marketer ofpremium-quality fresh fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on acommitment to excellence, innovation and sustainability across every part ofour business.

Costa’s Berry Category operates farms and packing facilitiesacross Australia, producing premium-quality berries for customers andconsumers. Our Far North Queensland operations form an important part of ourgrowing network, supported by experienced farming, harvesting, quality andoperational teams.

At Costa, ourpeople are our strength. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

• A key operational leadership role within Costa’sFNQ operations
• Competitive pay, supportive management and a greatteam culture
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career withina leading horticultural business
• Exposure to high-volume packing, cooling andlogistics operations
• A diverse workforce within a dynamic and fast-pacedenvironment

What we are looking for

We’re seeking an experienced Pack Shed Manager to lead ourpacking shed and post-harvest operations in Far North Queensland.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, this role is responsiblefor the efficient movement of fruit from receival through to dispatch. You’lloversee packing, cooling, storage and logistics coordination while ensuringfruit is handled in line with quality, customer and timeframe requirements.

Working closely with the Harvest Manager and other keystakeholders, you’ll align harvest volumes, packing capacity and customerdemand while driving continuous improvement across post-harvest operations.

We’re looking for an organised and hands-on operationalleader who can balance changing harvest volumes, labour requirements, dispatchtimeframes, product quality and cost considerations. The successful candidatewill also be confident identifying bottlenecks and improving performance withina high-volume, time-sensitive environment.

This is a permanent full-time position based in the Athertonregion. Flexibility and extended working hours may be required during peakharvest periods.

What you’ll do

• Lead and coordinate packing shed activities,including packing, cooling, storage and dispatch
• Ensure fruit is handled efficiently and withinrequired timeframes to maximise quality, yield and operational performance
• Optimise pack line performance, labour utilisation,throughput and resource allocation
• Oversee cool chain management from harvest throughto dispatch
• Coordinate dispatch and order fulfilment in linewith customer requirements and schedules
• Work closely with harvest, quality, supply chain,marketing and transport teams to align supply and demand
• Monitor pack shed performance, operational costsand resource utilisation
• Identify and implement opportunities to improveefficiency and reduce operational bottlenecks
• Coordinate packaging supplies and maintain stocklevels in line with production requirements
• Oversee the maintenance of pack shed facilities,plant and equipment
• Maintain accurate operational records and providetimely performance reporting
• Lead food safety, quality, compliance and workplacehealth and safety outcomes across post-harvest operations

What you’ll bring

• Experience in pack shed, logistics or post-harvestoperations
• Experience managing teams and labour within anoperational environment
• Strong knowledge of fresh produce handling, coolchain management and supply chain processes
• Knowledge of food safety, quality assurance andcompliance requirements
• The ability to analyse performance information anddrive operational improvements
• Strong planning, organisation and time-managementskills
• Effective communication and stakeholder-managementcapability
• Strong computer literacy and reporting skills
• A strong commitment to workplace safety, foodsafety, quality and operational accountability

A qualification in agribusiness, logistics or a relateddiscipline will be highly regarded. A forklift licence is also desirable.

Costa is seeking applicants who can demonstrate their behaviour in line with the Costa Values (About - Costa Group)