Bay Kiwifruit Contracting

at  Bay Kiwifruit Contracting

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operations Manager to join our dynamic team. This is a full-time permanent position, reporting directly to the Directors.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• At least 5 years’ experience in the kiwifruit industry, with proven orchard management expertise.
• Proven experience overseeing and leading a large team.
• Proven existing networks and solid relationships in the industry.
• Level 5 Diploma of Horticulture qualification or similar.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Competent computer skills and fast learning capabilities - Microsoft Office 365 packages, Microsoft Teams, industry-specific software.

EXCELLENT PLANNING AND TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS.

• Ability to communicate effectively to a multi-cultural team, growers, and other supervisors/management.
• Be flexible and reliable due to work demands
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude and commitment to creating a cohesive team culture
• Ability to work with a strong team focus, and lead autonomously
• Good understanding of business, managing budgets and timelines, and managing a team
• NZ Driver’s License and reliable transport.
• NZ citizen or permanent resident
• Additional Benefits:
• A work vehicle will be provided for work purposes only
• Negotiated rostered days off
• Ongoing developmental training that is relevant to the role
• Work phone, laptop, tablet
  If you are a dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team!
  Send cover letter and CV to: careers@bkc.nz
  Subject Line: Operations Manager

• Managing, leading, and training all teams to achieve top-tier results, including Supervisors/Orchard Managers/Maintenance and their teams of orchard workers
• Overseeing Supervisors and their teams in kiwifruit husbandry, orchard maintenance, and orchard management including (but not limited to) Winter pruning, thinning, male and summer pruning, picking/harvest, stringing, grafting, plant health etc.
• Ensuring work timeliness and quality is to the highest standard
• Plan and manage weekly and daily workload, forward planning client work based on season and priorities
• Ensure Supervisors/Orchard Managers are meeting their seasonal KPI targets and work standards
• Management and oversight of all works and documentation required for managed orchards, including industry GAP & GRASP requirements
• Ensuring Health & Safety regulations and behaviour standards are adhered to and implemented
• Resolving issues with growers and within your team to achieve a positive outcome
• Maintaining effective communication with team, clients, and other contractors
• Achieving crop production targets as set out by growers and management
• Managing administration and record keeping including GAP/GRASP documentation; completing spray plans; service agreements; assisting with budgets; monitoring client and team performance measures
• Other tasks as set out by the Directors to perform the duties of the role and to meet the needs of the business