Head Grower

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 and are proud to offer 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. We offer a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is key to our success. 

With several Flavorite sites located across Victoria, this role is based at our Tatura location which currently employs up to 250 employees.

About the Organisation

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 and are proud to offer 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. We offer a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is key to our success. 

With several Flavorite sites located across Victoria, this role is based at our Tatura location which currently employs up to 250 employees.

About the opportunity:

The Flavorite Tatura farm is in an exciting stage of growth and a newly created position exists for a Head Grower to lead Flavorite Tatura’s Growing and IPM departments.

As the Head Grower, you will be primarily responsible for the development and implementation of all the growing strategies that ensures both maximum production levels and high-quality crops.

In the role you will provide high-level support and direction to the Senior Growers and IPM Supervisor, to ensure that quality and the achievement of growing goals and targets are met.

Reporting to the Chief Grower, the role will suit a growing professional with extensive large-scale commercial Glasshouse Hydroponic fruit and vegetables growing experience.

Further, the role is ideal for an experienced people leader who is driven to develop their team and motivate their team.

Key Accountabilities:

·         Develop and manage the implementation of growing strategy to suit each crop and greenhouse

·         Inspect crops to determine strategies relating to irrigation, growing environment, crop care and IPM

·         Manage crop quality and deal with issues promptly and proactively

·         Management of consultants, technical experts, and suppliers to ensure best practice

·         Management of weekly nutrients requirements through water analysis and plant observations

·         Develop and manage production budget and production forecasting based on annual production plan

·         Assist in development of annual Labour budgets outlining key labour tasks required for crops

·         Manage IPM operations, through support of the IPM supervisor to ensure all scouting and spraying is completed weekly

·         Management of the growing team including recruitment; orienting and training of all employees

·         Manage staffing levels to ensure Growing tasks are performed efficiently and effectively 

The successful candidate will have the following: 

·         Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience

·         Proven experience in IPM, propagation and growing practices and procedures

·         Current knowledge of pesticide and fertiliser application and regulation

·         Well-developed computer skills (Microsoft Office)

·         Demonstrated leadership ability

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills

·         Experience in Tomatoes and Cucumbers strongly preferred

·         Chemical user’s certificate desirable

How to Apply

If you are interested in learning more about Flavorite and to apply for this role, please visit our website www.flavorite.com.au/people 

If you would like further information, please contact maitland.overall@flavorite.com.au 

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