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Junior Production Manager

Job Description - Junior Production Manager

Reporting to the Estate Manager, the Junior Production Manager will play a key role in overseeing daily farm operations while leading a team of supervisors. The role includes planning, organising, and coordinating all production activities – from planting to harvesting – ensuring high -quality yields in line with industry standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to grow their career in a fast -paced, high -performance agricultural environment.

Key Performance Outputs

Production Management
  • Oversee planting, pruning, harvesting, fertigation, and pest/disease management
  • Monitor crop progress and ensure optimal production practices
  • Conduct soil and leaf analysis to guide fertilisation and crop health
  • Ensure maintenance and upkeep of all production areas
Team Leadership & People Management
  • Supervise senior team leaders, spray operators, and tractor drivers
  • Coach, mentor, and motivate teams to achieve performance targets
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and labour practices
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and employee development
Planning & Administration
  • Coordinate daily work plans and allocate resources effectively
  • Maintain accurate records and operational documentation
  • Monitor procedures to ensure adherence to company and industry standards
Compliance & Quality
  • Ensure compliance with SIZA, Global G.A.P, and company standards
  • Drive quality assurance aligned with OZblu standards
  • Enforce company policies and farming best practices


Requirements

What You'll bring

Education:
  • Grade 12 (essential)
  • Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or related field (preferred)
  • Additional certifications in irrigation, scouting, or plant production (advantageous)
Experience:
  • 2–4 years’ experience in farm or production management
  • Strong exposure to crop production cycles (planting to harvesting)
  • Experience with berry or fruit production is highly advantageous
Key Skills & Competencies
  • Strong leadership and people management ability
  • Excellent planning, organisational, and problem -solving skills
  • Solid understanding of horticulture and crop production practices
  • Computer literacy (MS Office)
  • Knowledge of basic HR practices and farm operations
  • Detail -oriented, results -driven, and able to perform under pressure

Benefits

Why Join Hex Berries?
  • Be part of a progressive and growing agricultural business
  • Opportunity to develop your career in fruit production
  • Work in a supportive, high -performance team environment
  • Contribute to producing premium -quality berries for global markets
If you are passionate about agriculture and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!

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