Production Horticulture Supervisor

Burlington Berries is a large independent berry grower in Tasmania using innovative protected cropping technology to produce Strawberries, Raspberries and Blackberries.
The Production Horticulture Supervisor is responsible for working with the operations team to deliver planting, cultivation, and harvesting of berry crops, and the packing and storage of these crops.

Key Responsibilities
• Ensure scheduled crops for intended harvest have passed the withholding period
• Ensure that all specialized harvest equipment is maintained
• Ensure correct harvest to suit conditions of crop, soil moisture and variety to minimize any mechanical damage
• Liaise with Farm Operation Manager/Shed Production Manager/ Maintenance Supervisor
• Ensure quality of harvest throughout harvest period to minimize damage.
• Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs
• Transport and store chemicals
• Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases
• Implement a post-harvest program
• Establish horticultural crops
• Carry out emergency disease or plant pest control procedures at infected premises
• Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
• Coordinate work site activities
• Perform shed nursery activities
• Regulate crops
• Ensure the team works within the company WH&S framework.
• Implement improvements in managing key risk areas.
• Train and upskill team members as required.
• Assist with supervision and maintenance of crop structure repairs.
• Seek opportunities of innovation and continue to meet operational and climate management requirements.