Leading Harvest Management Specialist

1 week ago

Australia beBeeProductivity Full time $90,000 - $120,000

Harvest Management Role

Costa's Citrus Operations are seeking an experienced individual to support the efficient management of our harvest operations. This leadership role is critical in ensuring the successful coordination of a diverse workforce, maintaining high fruit quality standards, and driving efficiency across all aspects of harvest operations.

This is an opportunity to be part of a high-energy team at the heart of one of Australia's largest citrus operations. If you are a proactive leader with strong organisational skills, a passion for managing people, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the ideal role for you.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee direct employees and labour hire contractors, ensuring teams are trained, engaged, and working safely.
  • Plan and manage picking, transport, and logistics, maintaining schedules and efficiency while ensuring fruit quality.
  • Maintain clear communication with farm management, agronomists, trucking contractors, harvest administration, and corporate support teams to ensure seamless operations.
  • Enforce strict quality control measures and maintain accurate harvest records, including bin counts and worker performance.
  • Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety policies, promptly addressing incidents, injuries, and risks.
  • Identify and implement ways to enhance productivity, workforce efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
What You'll Bring
  • A valid Australian Drivers License
  • Practical experience in horticulture, agriculture, or harvest management
  • Proven leadership skills in managing large, diverse teams in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with a multicultural workforce, supervisors, and stakeholders
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions
  • A commitment to safety and compliance with workplace policies
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career development in a dynamic and growing industry. Our team environment is supportive and flexible, working closely with key stakeholders across the business.

Why Costa

At Costa, we're not just growing produce—we're growing futures. As Australia's leading grower, packer, and marketer of fresh produce, we take pride in delivering premium quality products to customers across Australia and beyond.

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