Work for a company committed to the reduction of chemicals in farming Fantastic team culture $75,000 per annum plus superannuation About The Opportunity As Production Manager, you will oversee the operational activities of the greenhouse to ensure the production and growth of high-quality insectary plants. You will also provide operational support in developing a range of biological agents. Areas Of Responsibility Include Maintaining greenhouse and laboratory systems in full working order and adjust as necessary to keep all plants/cultures in optimum condition Maintain relevant stock levels of inputs and order as required in advance of intended use Investigate and review the utilisation of personnel, facilities, equipment and materials, current operational processes, and established practices, to recommend improvement in the efficiency of operations Liaise with QC staff weekly regarding the quality and quantity of all organisms produced, with any issues reported Oversee weekly packaging and distribution of orders Keep accurate records of weekly cultures and harvest results Supervision of all Insectary & Greenhouse Staff including monitoring performance and conducting performance reviews About You You will have a genuine interest in working for an organisation that positively contributes to environmentally sound horticultural practice, as well as the entomological operations of the company. You are highly accountable for your own outcomes and those of your team. You demonstrate leadership capability including communicating effectively at all levels of the organisation, with an energetic and enthusiastic approach. You will be a role model regarding professionalism, punctuality, presentation, housekeeping, and compliance with company processes. In Addition Your tertiary qualifications, certification, and experience qualify you as a Production Manager You bring significant experience assisting with developing improvement strategies for improving yield and quality You can demonstrate experience providing advice on general farming and horticultural management Your general computer literacy is at an intermediate level You have a current driver's licence and have or be willing to apply for a National Police Records check About Our Client Biological Services have offices in Loxton SA and Muchea WA. They are the first commercial insectary established in Australia - servicing growers nationwide. Through a combination of experience, passion, innovation, and ongoing research and development, Biological Services has developed rearing techniques for a range of biological control agents that target many of the key pests in horticulture today. Biological Services provides viable alternatives to regular broad-spectrum insecticide programs for a range of horticultural crops. For more information on their important work click here: https://www.biologicalservices.com.au We've shared the client's name to help you assess your suitability for the role. Please respect that they DO NOT wish for candidates to contact them directly. Apply Now! If you have any queries please email humans(at)humanologyrecruit.com.au in the first instance, or call 1300 2 HUMAN. To apply, please ensure you click the Apply button , upload a CV and cover letter contained in one document. Please do not email your CV . All applications MUST be made online. Please Note: Our recruitment process will keep you regularly informed of the progress of your application. Please ensure that you check your email for updates (including your junk mail folder). Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. #J-18808-Ljbffr
