Glasshouse Complex Manager Full-time Job
Mar 19th, 2024 at 16:06 Farming, Breeding & Conservation Warkworth 28 views Reference: 1365Job Details
About the Company
Southern Paprika Limited (SPL) is a leading New Zealand greenhouse specialist located in Warkworth. The company grows capsicums and snack cucumbers, and packs avocados for large domestic and export markets. SPL operates 27 hectares of glasshouses and has a strong focus on positivity, teamwork, efficiency, and communication in its work culture.
Job Description: Glasshouse Complex Manager
The Glasshouse Complex Manager role at SPL involves supervising glasshouse activities to meet production targets, ensure safe work practices, and maintain crop health. Responsibilities include coordinating staff, meeting quality standards, recording data accurately, managing staff training, and overseeing pest and disease management activities.
Responsibilities
- Liaising with Glasshouse Manager on daily fruit picking requirements
- Delegating tasks to staff and managing daily operations
- Ensuring quality standards and timeframes are met
- Staff management for crop replanting and pullout
- Regular complex walks with SPL Growers for plant examination and planning
- Collaboration with Pest & Disease team for management activities
- Maintenance oversight for glasshouse complex and equipment
- Health & safety compliance and food handling practices
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in horticulture or related field
- 5+ years of supervisory horticultural experience
- Flexibility with working hours, including weekends and holidays
- Growsafe Certified with current Forklift License (advantageous)
- Effective communication, self-motivation, and initiative
What's in it for You?
- Opportunity to join a well-established team with industry knowledge
- Exciting time of growth and change within the company
- Life cover and phone/plan provided
- Work in beautiful natural surroundings
- Free capsicum and snack cucumbers
How to Apply
If you are interested in the Glasshouse Complex Manager role at SPL, please send your CV and a cover letter to recruit@spl.nz or visit www.spl.nz. For inquiries, you can contact 09 425 1160. The location of the job is at Warkworth, Auckland.
