Site Operations Manager

Flavorite Group; Victoria; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail Perks

Wellness Discounts

Lifestyle Benefits

Fresh Produce Giveaways

Recognition & Rewards

Community Involvement

Job summary

A leading agricultural producer in Victoria is seeking a Site Manager to oversee day-to-day operations at their Katunga site. The role focuses on driving performance, ensuring quality, and leading cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of operational leadership experience, strong commercial acumen, and a passion for sustainability. This position offers significant growth opportunities as the company expands.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ operational leadership experience in dynamic operations.
• Solid understanding of Fair Work legislation and employment relations.
• Proven ability to lead change and deliver measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations at the Katunga site.
• Drive site performance and ensure quality and efficiency.
• Champion a culture of safety and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Operational oversight

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Horticulture, Agriculture, or Business

Job description

Grow your leadership career with Australia’s largest glasshouse producer

Relocation or Sign-on Bonus on offer!

Strategic leadership with hands‑on operational impact

About Flavorite

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 flavourful 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 and delivering

As Site Manager, you’ll lead day‑to‑day operations at our Katunga site. Reporting to the Northern Region Operations Manager, you will drive site performance, lead cross‑functional teams, and ensure production, growing, harvesting, and crop care activities meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. This is a critical leadership role requiring on‑call availability (24/7) to respond to operational needs.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Site Leadership: Inspire, lead and develop teams across Growing, IPM, Harvesting, Crop Care and Production
• Operational Oversight: Ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations, including planning, execution and reporting
• People Leadership: Drive a high‑performance culture; support the full employee lifecycle in collaboration with HR
• Health & Safety: Champion a culture of safety, wellbeing, and compliance, partnering with OHS teams and site leaders
• Strategy & Planning: Align site goals with regional business strategy and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Data‑Driven Decision Making: Manage budgeting, reporting, and performance tracking to deliver business outcomes
• Sustainability & Quality: Ensure growing strategies promote sustainability, crop quality, and optimal yield

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Horticulture, Agriculture, Business, or a related field (desirable).
• Minimum 5 years’ operational leadership experience, managing a large workforce within dynamic operations.
• Solid understanding of Fair Work legislation, modern awards, and employment relations (highly regarded).
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in budgeting, planning, and performance management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to lead change, build strong teams, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• High energy, strong judgment, and a passion for innovation and improvement.

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.

Benefits

• 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.