Farm Production Manager

**PRODUCTION MANAGER – HORTICULTURAL OPERATIONS** Join a thriving horticultural production business that has experienced significant growth over the past decade, now supplying local and international markets with premium produce. **About the Company** This unique farming operation has developed into a substantial enterprise renowned for both quality and quantity while maintaining distinctive production methods. As a leading national producer based in northwest Victoria, the business specializes in growing carrots, beetroot, and brassica lines for major and independent supermarket chains, metropolitan markets across Australia, and export markets throughout Asia. **The Role** Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for: - Managing budgets effectively with strong emphasis on labour costs versus throughput across key operational areas including weeding, harvesting, and farming activities - Collaborating with direct reports to achieve cost efficiency across all areas - Overseeing Weeding Supervisors to ensure appropriate team management focused on work prioritization, cost-effective performance, and ongoing worker development - Providing accurate crop forecasting for harvest availability and maintaining effective communication with packing shed and sales teams - Implementing and monitoring crop management strategies related to vigour, moisture, weed and pest controls, soil nutrition, and overall crop health - Developing and implementing planting schedules on yearly, monthly, and weekly bases - Planning and scheduling fertilization, planting, and irrigation to maximize crop quality and yield - Identifying, implementing, and monitoring new product lines, including cost analysis and farming techniques aligned with sales targets - Chairing weekly farm operations meetings with key staff - Recruiting, training, and mentoring key personnel - Ensuring OH&S obligations are implemented and adhered to by all team members **About You** The ideal candidate will possess qualifications in agricultural science, logistics, or business management, complemented by proven experience in irrigation, cropping, machinery, or farm management. As part of an established management team, strong communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities are essential. **What's on Offer** An attractive salary package commensurate with experience and skill set, potential performance incentives, superannuation, and outstanding professional development opportunities. **Location:** Northern Victoria **Work Type:** Full Time