Crop Care Leading Hand

Welcome to Flavorite!

At Flavorite, we are dedicated to sustainable agriculture and the highest standards in crop management. Our team is passionate about growing quality crops while fostering a positive and productive work environment. We are currently have a Crop Care Leading Hand position based at our Mansfield site to help lead our Crop Care operations and drive our team towards excellence.

 

Why Mansfield?

Mansfield offers a fantastic lifestyle with a blend of country charm, outdoor adventure, and community spirit. Surrounded by the picturesque high country, it's a hub for those who enjoy outdoor activities and is conveniently located 40 minutes from Mt Buller.

 

Role Overview

As a Crop Care Leading Hand, you will oversee the care and cultivation of our crops, ensuring that our Crop Care Team Members complete their tasks effectively to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality requirements. 

• Guide and motivate Crop Care Team Members to achieve KPIs and maintain high-quality standards for our crops.
• Assist the Crop Care Supervisor in training and developing team members in essential Crop Care tasks.
• Ensure all staff take their mandatory breaks to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Regularly check the quality of tasks completed in the greenhouse to ensure top-notch results.
• Participate in Performance Management to help team members grow and excel.

 

What will you bring

• Previous leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and engage a diverse team.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
• Experience in crop management or agricultural operations, with a strong understanding of crop care practices is preferred but not mandatory.

 

Why work for us

• We are Australia's largest glasshouse producer of fresh fruit and vegetables
• Well established family business, proudly operating for 30+ years
• Six sites across Victoria providing plenty of job opportunities across multiple departments
• Our structure offers plenty of opportunities for driven individuals to progress their career within multiple departments
• We offer 'Free Fruit' throughout the year on our staff giveaway days when we have excess product
• We hold Staff Celebrations throughout the year where key milestones and top performance is recognised through our Annual Awards

 

Click here to view a position description

 

How to Apply:

If you have some leadership experience and are passionate about crop care or looking to learn more about horticulture and looking to join a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! Please click apply now!

 

We recognise the value that a diverse and inclusive culture brings, and actively employ people from various cultural backgrounds, genders, ages and skillsets to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of society.  A diverse, inclusive workplace gives our people a safe space to bring their whole selves to work and give their best every day.