About the Client: The Company is headquartered in Brisbane and grows, harvests, packs and markets citrus, pome fruit, table grapes, stone fruit and kiwifruit which are produced on their farms in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia. They are Australian-owned with a vision of being the producer of the world's most desired fruit. Their purpose is to relentlessly invest in producing better quality fruit to meet this vision: everybody, every decision, every day.
People make their business and they want their people to embody their values:
Make it happen: They take action. They are direct and frank. They plan ahead and deliver on time. They never give up. Built to last from the ground up: They are detail oriented. They think in decades, not years. They look for opportunities. They do it right first time. Win as a team: They select and build their team for the long term. They put the team first and celebrate the wins. They hold each other accountable. They turn up prepared and ready. Never satisfied: They ask why and challenge the status quo. They are continuously improving. They believe yesterday's success is today's minimum standard. They are always learning. They love it: They take pride in everything. They let their passion drive them. They have a good time. They make every day count. About the Role: They are looking for an experienced and dynamic Citrus Manager to lead their citrus processing operations. This senior role requires a skilled professional with deep expertise in citrus production and post-harvest management , who can strategically drive quality, productivity, and profitability. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Citrus Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of citrus processing, from daily production activities to long-term forecasting and planning, ensuring that outputs meet their rigorous standards for quality, cost, and timing.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years in a citrus packhouse management role and a strong background in food quality and safety protocols, such as HACCP and GMP. This role requires a highly organised leader with the ability to manage budgets , develop financial forecasts, and optimise operational expenditure. Additionally, the Citrus Manager will be instrumental in driving innovation to increase revenue and reduce costs. Strong project management skills will assist your success as the role involves overseeing capital projects in collaboration with the Group Manager of Projects and Infrastructure to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.
A proven people leader, the successful candidate will focus on building and nurturing a high-performance culture within the Citrus Processing Team. This includes mentoring and training staff to ensure technical knowledge and continuity of critical responsibilities, as well as fostering collaboration across departments to align with broader sales strategies and business objectives. If you are a seasoned operations leader with a deep knowledge of citrus and a passion for quality and efficiency, we invite you to apply for this opportunity to shape the future of their citrus processing operations.
Apply now and take the next step in your career. Submit your application including your resume and cover letter today. We will be contacting candidates with the right experience as we receive their applications.
They hire great people from all walks of life with a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes their company stronger.
They are seeking a committed individual for this important role.
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