Orchard Supervisor

EASTERN BAY HORTICULTURE LIMITED; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

EASTERN BAY HORTICULTURE LIMITED in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, is seeking two Supervisors to oversee and manage orchard operations, ensuring excellence in quality, safety, and productivity. Hourly rate: $28 - $32 per hour. Guaranteed hours: 30 per week.

Maximum hours: 55 per week. Location: Whakatane, Bay of Plenty. You will supervise tasks, monitor staff, coordinate recruitment, plan schedules, ensure health and safety, and report to management.

Qualifications

• 2 year experience or Level 4 qualification.
• Must pass drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and allocate tasks to orchard workers to ensure efficient workflow.
• Monitor staff performance and provide guidance, feedback, and on-the-job training.
• Ensure work is completed to required quality and productivity standards.
• Address routine staff issues and escalate complex matters to management.
• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and induction of seasonal or new workers.
• Plan and organise daily and weekly work schedules in line with operational priorities.
• Ensure all assigned activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures and timelines.
• Monitor workflow efficiency and implement improvements where required.
• Liaise regularly with management regarding progress, staffing needs, and operational challenges.
• Ensure all workers comply with workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular safety briefings and enforce safe work practices.
• Identify, report, and assist in mitigating workplace hazards.
• Ensure appropriate use of equipment and adherence to operational standards.
• Maintain accurate records of staff attendance, productivity, and task completion.
• Track team performance against targets and operational requirements.
• Prepare reports for management outlining workforce performance, issues, and recommendations.
• Oversee the appropriate use and care of tools, equipment, and operational resources.
• Ensure equipment is used safely and maintained in good working condition.
• Monitor resource utilisation to support efficient operations and minimise waste.

Skills

Supervision

Staff training

Quality and safety monitoring

Education

2 years experience or Level 4 qualification

Job description

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EASTERN BAY HORTICULTURE LIMITED – Whakatane, North Island

Do you have a passion for the agriculture sector ? We are looking for two Supervisors to oversee

and manage orchard operations, ensuring excellence in quality,safety, and productivity.

Hourly rate: $28 - $32 per hour.

Guaranteed hours: 30 per week.

Maximum hours: 55 per week.

Location: Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coordinate, and allocate tasks to orchard workers to ensure efficient workflow
• Monitor staff performance and provide guidance, feedback, and on-the-job training
• Ensure work is completed to required quality and productivity standards
• Address routine staff issues and escalate complex matters to management
• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and induction of seasonal or new workers
• Plan and organise daily and weekly work schedules in line with operational priorities
• Ensure all assigned activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures and timelines
• Monitor workflow efficiency and implement improvements where required
• Liaise regularly with management regarding progress, staffing needs, and operational challenges
• Ensure all workers comply with workplace health and safety policies and procedures
• Conduct regular safety briefings and enforce safe work practices
• Identify, report, and assist in mitigating workplace hazards
• Ensure appropriate use of equipment and adherence to operational standards
• Maintain accurate records of staff attendance, productivity, and task completion
• Track team performance against targets and operational requirements
• Prepare reports for management outlining workforce performance, issues, and recommendations
• Oversee the appropriate use and care of tools, equipment, and operational resources
• Ensure equipment is used safely and maintained in good working condition
• Monitor resource utilisation to support efficient operations and minimise waste

Required Qualifications or Experience

• 2 year experience or level 4 qualification.
• Must pass drug and alcohol testing.

Application Process:

Interested candidates apply online or contact by sending your CV to

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