Orchard Manager

at  ofi

• Diverse role suitable for a highly motivated individual
• Excellent opportunity for career development
• Professional, innovative and ambitious, global Agribusiness
  ofi is a leading global integrated supply chain manager, processor and grower of agricultural products and food ingredients, supplying various products across 16 platforms to over 13,000 customers worldwide. With a direct presence in more than 65 countries with sourcing and processing in most major producing countries, ofi has built a global leadership position in many of its businesses. In Australia & New Zealand, we operate in multiple products including cocoa, dairy, and almonds.
  As the Orchard Manager, you will be accountable for the safety of all people on farm. You will ensure the effective utilisation of resources (people, equipment, water, inputs and land) and will develop a high performing and healthy team culture. Orchard Managers at Olam are responsible for tree health and identifying pest and disease, maximising yields, team culture and safety in order to deliver cost per hectare targets.

We seek applications from candidates who are willing to live on farm, who are open to change, adaptable, responsible, and committed. At a minimum you will possess strong knowledge / experience in:

• people leadership and management
• irrigation systems
• orchard equipment and operation
• pest and disease identification
• cost effective implementation of agronomic programs
• yield estimation

Experience with Almond farming will be highly regarded as will a working knowledge of SAP systems. Additional training will be provided to all candidates as required.
A competitive salary package is available to the successful candidate including competitive market salary, fully maintained vehicle, mobile phone, and company onsite housing.

Please refer the Job description for details