Harvest Supervisors
Job No:
158464
Location:
Cressy
- Thrive with a quality & values-driven organisation!
- Enjoy a competitive salary (commensurate with skills and experience)!
- Great benefits on offer, including accommodation, ongoing professional development opportunities!
Burlington Berries
Burlington Berries have a rich history in the horticulture industry, with sustainable and delightful harvests of Australia’s favourite berries.
We are a family-owned business that specialises in high-quality soft fruit production. Whilst we were established in Cressy, Tasmania, in 2012, we have over 120 years of experience spanning Upper Murray Seeds, Burlington Berries, and Hugh Lowe Farms in the United Kingdom. Most notably, we supply Driscolls Australia with our Amesti Strawberries and Maravilla Raspberries.
Our harvest season runs from October through to June, with our polytunnels providing security of production, protection from the elements, and guaranteed high-quality berries – but it doesn’t stop there. Yielding periods are expanding, and so are we.
With our harvest season soon approaching, we are on the lookout for multiple Harvest Supervisors to join our team in Cressy, Tasmania. This is a seasonal role (Oct - July).
Our Vision
“To grow the best soft fruit company, excel in all areas, enjoy a safe and inclusive workplace, and responsibly manage the environment while benefiting the local community.”
Benefits on offer
You will have the opportunity to work with a quality-driven organisation that values you and the work you do. This role comes with an attractive remuneration (commensurate with experience and qualifications).
Your career advancement and professional development are something we take a lot of pride in! As part of your role, you will also have access to fantastic benefits, including:
- Flexible rostering options;
- Upskilling and training opportunities;
- Accommodation available for rent; and
- Collaborate with industry stakeholders and experts.
Your next opportunity
In this role, you will lead the picking team to deliver the harvest of all crops, maximising picking efficiencies, fruit quality and employee experience/welfare.
Core duties:
- Coordinate daily responsibilities in line with the daily harvest strategy;
- Coordinate and manage team rosters, in line with piecework procedures and harvest requirements;
- Monitor attendance, worker welfare and report any worker welfare issues to HR teams;
- Complete and communicate daily field estimates and update regularly to Management;
- Communicate effectively with drivers regarding logistics and production; and
- Work with the Harvest team to deliver harvest strategy.
You will also ensure your team operates safely and in line with any compliance frameworks.
About you
We are looking for an individual who has a positive attitude and a strong willingness to develop and lead a team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has previous experience working in a customer service or hospitality background.
Crucial to your success is your ability to communicate with people from different cultural backgrounds and effectively motivate and lead a team of people. This role is all about people and strong people skills and the ability to be empathetic and understanding is key to your success.
Moreover, you will have the ability to comprehend detailed and legal information and have the skills to effectively convey this information to the rest of the team and the wider organisation.
Don't miss out on this opportunity – Apply Now!