Operations Manager

Agriculture & Farm Work $40.0 - 48.0/h 3 days ago

Work Style

Physical 8/10

Technical 5/10

Creative 3/10

Pace 7/10

Structure 7/10

Pressure 7/10

Travel 1/10

Hours 7/10

Description

We're looking for a people-focused leader to join a rapidly growing hydroponic berry farm just 30 minutes from Timaru.

Responsibilities

• Leading supervisors, team leaders, and seasonal workforces of 100+ staff during peak periods
• Managing multiple operational areas and teams simultaneously
• Workforce planning, resource allocation, and scheduling
• Driving productivity, efficiency, and operational performance
• Building a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture
• Identifying potential challenges and implementing solutions before issues arise
• Ensuring health & safety, quality, and food safety standards are maintained

Requirements