Section Supervisor

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Section Supervisor

Core tasks

Coordinate and supervise a team of staff to undertake daily tasks in allocated section.
Assist with training and assessments of pack house employees.
Arrange external contractors.
Ensure all staff adhere to Total Quality Management, Food Safety, OHS and Personal Hygiene guidelines and practices.
Liaise with Agronomist / Agricultural Technician / Farm Operation Manager regarding crop treatments.
Ensure all methods of crop treatments are done as per standard procedures.
Help with pre-plant fertiliser application, broadcasting of fertiliser and boom spraying of chemicals.
Use a forklift to load/ unload produce on/ off trucks and in/ out of packing shed/ cool room.
Ensure all documentation matches load and delivery/ despatch requirements.
Assist with completion of daily weight checks and pack house preoperational checks.
Assist with weekly cleaning program.

The Career Pathways

A section supervisor in horticulture ensures that activities are carried out as per established procedures, and operators are trained to discharge their respective duties.

A section supervisor can be allocated to various sections of a horticultural facility, including in the field, warehouse, greenhouse, or packing shed.

In the field, they will supervise a team of workers and coordinate daily tasks such as pruning, trimming, picking, tree training, and harvesting.

The role requires excellent communication skills to ensure tasks are being completed correctly by the workers – who might speak a different language.

Production Horticulture Supervisor Skill Set

Diploma of Horticulture

Certificate III in Horticulture

Ladycroft Orchards, WA

Jasmine Anderson

"I transitioned into horticulture by accident — I came down for a summer holiday job and haven’t looked back. I love working outside, hearing the birds and bugs, and watching a tree grow from planting to fruiting. I wouldn’t look at another job."

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