Flavorite is the largest Australian glasshouse producer of fresh fruit and vegetables and a leader within the Horticulture Industry. We have an innovative and sustainable approach to farming, offering diverse and rewarding career opportunities.
We are committed to supporting great people to succeed, develop their careers, and feel supported to reach their highest potential in a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives.
The team at Flavorite are excited to be seeking a passionate and motivated Senior Grower to join our technical Growing team based at our Tatura, VIC location which currently employs over 400 employees.
About the Opportunity
The Senior Grower will find themselves thriving under new challenges where no two days are the same, responsible for developing, managing, and implementing growing strategies to achieve budgeted production levels of high-quality, high-tech glasshouse grown tomato crops.
This role complements an experienced people leader who is well-versed in coaching and mentoring to aid in team development, with a strong understanding of OHS theory and practices in the workplace.
Key Accountabilities:
* Develop and manage the implementation of growing strategy to suit each crop and greenhouse.
* Inspect and manage crop quality, dealing with issues promptly and proactively.
* Liaise with consultants, technical experts, and suppliers to ensure best practice.
* Establish weekly nutrient requirements through water analysis and plant observations.
* Manage team members, including recruitment, induction, orientation, and training.
* Performancedirect reports, ensuring quality and achievement of KPIs.
* Responsible for employee engagement and development.
* Manage labour hours, waste removal, and crop registration.
* Create, monitor, and manage SWMS, risk assessments, and standard operating procedures.
About You
* Possess a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience.
* Demonstrate leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
* Have demonstrated technical growing experience in a similar environment and/or industry.
* posses well-developed computer skills.
* Champion safe working practices.
* High attention to detail.
* Sound judgment.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Demonstrated consultative communication skills.
* Able to build and maintain relationships.
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.
* We provide opportunities to develop Leadership skills within our in-house Leadership Training programme.
* Supportive team environment, approachable leaders.
* Comprehensive Orientation and Training programmes for all staff new to the business or new to a job role.
* Sustainability is a core pillar for Flavorite, with exciting projects underway.
* We prioritise innovation and process improvement, implementing the latest technologies to increase efficiencies and production.
We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive culture, actively employing people from various cultural backgrounds, genders, ages, and skillsets to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of society.