Mountain Blue is a family owned and run company with a reputation for breeding and growing the best tasting blueberries in the world.
Our varieties are now grown in 30 other countries.
There are four units within the business; Farming, Genetics, Marketing and Nursery.
This growing business has many exciting opportunities that will lead a successful applicant to a rewarding career.
About the Role We have an opportunity for a Nursery Team Leader to join our dynamic team.
We are currently seeking a results-driven and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Team Leader at our Lindendale site.
In this role, you will undertake Mountain Blue's Nursery processes and contribute to the overall success of our site.
This is a high volume, role that involves working with your teams, providing direction to achieve strong outcomes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities Actively supervise nursery teams over a variety of tasks and ensure team productivities & quality targets are met.
Provide training on production tasks to Nursery team members.
Reliably and accurately provide task completion sheets on-time, providing clarity on work progress.
These will include written documents and meetings as required.
Ensure all tools and equipment to be used in section are kept in good working condition.
Ensure best hygiene practises are known and are being followed.
Operate plant and equipment.
Oversee the use of and application of agricultural chemicals relevant to section.
Ensuring the management team is immediately informed of any problems or issues with plant health or survival due to any reason.
Ensuring that the management team is immediately informed of any issues, or problems with infrastructure.
Weeding and hygiene care of nursery stock and nursery site.
Prepare and apply chemicals, including fertilisers and crop protectants.
Report all hazards, incidents, and injuries to management.
Follow all MB policy and procedure.
Report on KPI's Perform tasks commensurate with the tasks required by your Grade Level as stated by the Nursery Award 2020.
Stocktake of nursery plants.
Maintain nursery records as required.
Provide support to the Nursery Manager, including feedback on staff skills, staffing levels, task times and other information as requested.
Filling in with the other Team Leaders for the Nursery Manager when requested (e.g.
when Nursery Manager is absent).
Skills and Personal Attributes Self-motivated employee who can work autonomously and, in a team, environment.
Being able to demonstrate skills in planning of workload and time management.
Excellent communication skills and be able to adapt communication style to accommodate cultural differences and ensure mutual understanding.
A willingness to learn and be adaptable to change.
Well organised Problem solving Eligibility Criteria Strong team member and can-do attitude Strong attention to detail Previous experience Managing a Team.
Qualification or relevant experience in Nursery processes and operations.
Current Driver's Licence is essential Why Choose Mountain Blue We are a people focused company that affords our team a secure and meaningful environment, whilst providing a platform to give back to the local and international communities we operate in.
We understand the importance of education, health and well-being, forging strong partnerships with community networks and global non-for-profit agencies.
Through this network we provide access to facilities, education on health as well as resources to ensure healthy happy futures.
This role involves occasional local domestic travel for training and team collaboration.
Candidates should be willing and able to travel locally.
This role is being offered as a full-time position.
Salary – Grade 5 – Nursery Award 2020