Work for a company committed to the reduction of chemicals in farmingFantastic team culture$75,000 per annum plus superannuationAbout The OpportunityAs 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 IncludeMaintaining greenhouse and laboratory systems in full working order and adjust as necessary to keep all plants/cultures in optimum conditionMaintain relevant stock levels of inputs and order as required in advance of intended useInvestigate and review the utilisation of personnel, facilities, equipment and materials, current operational processes, and established practices, to recommend improvement in the efficiency of operationsLiaise with QC staff weekly regarding the quality and quantity of all organisms produced, with any issues reportedOversee weekly packaging and distribution of ordersKeep accurate records of weekly cultures and harvest resultsSupervision of all Insectary & Greenhouse Staff including monitoring performance and conducting performance reviewsAbout YouYou 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 AdditionYour tertiary qualifications, certification, and experience qualify you as a Production ManagerYou bring significant experience assisting with developing improvement strategies for improving yield and qualityYou can demonstrate experience providing advice on general farming and horticultural managementYour general computer literacy is at an intermediate levelYou have a current driver's licence and have or be willing to apply for a National Police Records checkAbout Our ClientBiological 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.auWe'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 youclick the Apply button , upload a CV and cover letter contained in one document. Pleasedo 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
