Job Description

About us

At Rombola Family Farms, we’re not just about farming – we’re about crafting a sustainable future. Based in the heart of Australia's agricultural landscape, in Griffith, Rombola Family Farms is a forward-thinking business committed to producing the highest quality fruits, vegetables, and produce for local markets. Our intensive irrigated horticultural production located in Griffith (NSW), Bundaberg (QLD), Douglas-Daly (NT) and Mataranka (NT). Our passion for innovation and sustainability drives everything we do, from our cutting-edge farming techniques to our unwavering dedication to community and the environment.

We’re a family-run business, deeply rooted in values that span generations. As we expand, we’re looking for a Production Manager to join us on this exciting journey and play a pivotal role in the future of Rombola Family Farms.

The Production & Maintenance Manager – Packhouse
Operations is responsible for the overall management of packhouse production
activities, including planning, coordination and optimisation of production
processes to ensure efficient, safe and high-quality output.

The role has overarching responsibility for production
operations, workforce management and performance outcomes, while also
overseeing maintenance planning and equipment reliability to support continuous
production.

Drawing on extensive experience in plant operations and
maintenance, the position plays a key role in ensuring optimal production
efficiency, minimising downtime, and driving continuous improvement across the
operation.

Key operational accountabilities include:

• Plan, coordinate and manage all packhouse production operations
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  Develop and implement daily and weekly production schedules
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  Monitor production output, throughput and efficiency against targets
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  Ensure optimal utilisation of labour, equipment and materials
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  Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks affecting productivity
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  Liaise with supply chain and farm operations to align production priorities
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  Lead and manage production and maintenance teams
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  Allocate workforce based on production requirements and priorities
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  Monitor employee performance, productivity and compliance
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  Provide training, mentoring and development to staff
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  Foster a high-performance and safety-focused culture
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  Oversee maintenance planning, including preventative and corrective programs
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  Monitor equipment performance, reliability and downtime, coordinating maintenance to minimise disruption
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  Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, process optimisation and workflow improvements
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  Ensure compliance with WHS, food safety and quality standards, while managing costs, budgets and inventory levels

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Proven ability and minimum 5 years’ relevant experience and a track record of success in achieving production targets.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to pivot to daily production demands that arise
• Demonstrated ability to develop work plans and achieve the goals of these work plans.
• Good with numbers: analysing cost per unit produced and input into Capital Expenditure that may reduce cost per unit.
• Relationship management skills with the ability to build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• People manager, negotiator and all-round good person that will thrive working in a proactive team (must be a team player).
• Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets.
• Sound working knowledge of WH&S requirements.
• A current driver’s licence.

In return we offer you:

• An attractive remuneration package based upon relevant experience.
• A passionate and energetic team culture.
• Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business.

More information:

For more information, please email hr@rombolafamilyfarms.com.au. To learn more about working with us, we encourage you to visit our website http://www.rombolafamilyfarms.com.au