Post-Harvest Operations Leader

Austranna; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• Experience managing post-harvest, agricultural processing, food manufacturing or similar operations.
• Understanding of quality systems, procedures, hygiene and regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on leader who can build teams and drive accountability.
• Experience coordinating production activities, managing resources and achieving targets.
• Comfortable in a developing operational environment requiring flexibility and problem-solving.
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills with cross-department collaboration.
• Focus on continuous improvement and maintaining high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage post-harvest operations from harvesting to preparation for processing.
• Develop and improve post-harvest processes, procedures and workflows.
• Build and develop a high-performing team with accountability.
• Ensure compliance with GACP, GMP, quality, hygiene, safety and security.
• Oversee scheduling, workforce planning and resource allocation.
• Support equipment commissioning, validation and operational readiness.
• Maintain accurate batch documentation, inventory control and traceability.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve operational challenges.

Skills

Post-harvest management

Operations leadership

Process improvement

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Job description