In Australia, the Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.
Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.
Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.
We currently have an opportunity for a Harvesting Operations Manager to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of Simplot’s vegetable harvesting operations across multiple crops, including peas, corn, beans and carrots. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing end-to-end harvesting activities, equipment maintenance and a large, seasonal workforce to meet factory demand safely, efficiently and cost-effectively.
The role is based in Tasmania, where the majority of the harvesting team and equipment are located, with regular collaboration and oversight of harvesting operations in New South Wales. Due to the seasonal nature of harvesting, this role requires a strong on-site presence during peak periods.
Reporting to the Director of Agricultural Services, you will lead a team of approximately 15 direct reports, alongside a sizeable casual workforce during peak harvest seasons. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across field operations and manufacturing, as well as external equipment suppliers, to ensure all harvesting activities align with safety, quality, environmental and budget expectations.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly specialised operation, combining people leadership, operational planning and mechanical oversight, while contributing directly to Simplot’s agricultural supply chain.
If this sounds like you, then please apply online now.
Applications close Friday 18th September 2026. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to closing date.
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Job Requisition ID: 26587
Travel Required Up to 25%
Location(s): GF Raw Warehouse - Wesley Vale
Country Australia
Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com
Founded in 1929, the Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the privately held and family-owned Company employs more than 15,000 employees worldwide. The Company's integrated portfolio includes food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. The Simplot Brand and our values still align with the qualities you find in farmers: independence, fairness, resilience and resourcefulness. We imagine a better future, build innovative solutions to help feed a growing global population and share an unwavering commitment to the communities where we operate. Simplot’s success is strengthened by our history, driven by our employees, and ensured by our commitment to our Purpose, Mission and Core Values. Many things have changed at Simplot over the years, but J.R.’s bedrock vision carries forward: work hard, give honest value, be good partners and – today more than ever – treat the Earth and its bounty as a resource to be respected and protected.
