Assistant Cotton Manager

at  Warakirri Asset Management

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking an Assistant Cotton Manager to join the Farm Team in South-West Queensland. We offer a competitive salary as well as family housing, a ute, iPad and internet. The Assistant Cotton Manager is to bring with them relevant large scale Cotton Farming and Irrigation Management experience.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting the Cotton Area Manager, the Assistant Cotton Manager holds a critical leadership position within the business and is responsible supporting the coordination and execution of designated area cropping activities and reporting.

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Be a leader in driving a strong Safety First work Culture
• Coordinate machinery activities in the paddock, including machine setup, service, input resupply, refuelling, and logistics management between properties.
• Operate farm machinery for various tasks, including but not limited to spraying, paddock preparation, planting, spreading, irrigation, cartage, and harvest.
• Understanding and setup of infield GPS systems for all machines on farm, including data collection.
• Train and mentor new staff members on machinery operations, emphasising safety, timeliness, technology requirements and quality.
• Coordinate with external parties, such as contractors and delivery drivers, making sure all documentation is captured and
• Maximize the efficiency of machinery operations, especially when multiple machines are working together, such as multiple seeding rigs, sprayers, pickers or spreaders.
• Observing and monitoring crop health, growth stages and reporting to the Cotton Manager, or agronomists.
• Assist in the testing and recording of crop quality and production numbers as well as ensuring the safe storage and handling of commodities during and after harvest.
• Foster a learning environment, where staff are encouraged to ask questions and learn new things, with a strong focus on staff development.