Harvest Co-Ordinator

Scottfresh are intensive growers of vegetable and fresh cut salad crops based in Coastal North Canterbury.The focus for this role will be safely leading and co-ordinating the in-field harvest team, for the Vegetable Production Unit. It will involve accurate crop forecasting, harvest and sales planning, and coordination of our lettuce and broccoli vegetable harvest teams. This role is for someone who will thrive in a hybrid environment of in field management, as well as office-based tasks. As a family business, Scottfresh takes great pride in developing people, not just growing fantastic crops. This is a co-ordinating not 'doing' role. Job Location: Spotswood & Claverley, North Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand Pay Rate: $31.70 Hours of work: 45-65 hours per week (minimum guarantee of 30 hours per week) What this Role would offer: Variation in duties and the training to go with it. Training, promotion, and further responsibility. Work in a fantastic coastal location right beside the sea. Consistent year-round work. The Role (subject to variation depending on the ideal candidate): In consultation with the Crop Manager undertake regular crop walks and provide crop forecasts for harvest and sales planning. Co-ordinating harvest teams and managing performance by driving efficiency. Ensure that all harvest team members adhere to Health and Safety principles. Carry out practical training and track individual team members training needs/levels. Work closely with the Dispatch Coordinator and General Manager regarding stock volumes, market orders, and market quality specifications. Understand the workings of all harvest machinery and equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr