Blueberry Production Manager - Porterville

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POSITION INFO:

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for agriculture? Our client is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily operations at their blueberry farm in Porterville. You’ll manage a team of supervisors, drive production from planting to harvest, and shape the farm’s success by implementing short- and long-term plans. If you thrive under pressure and love growing both crops and people, this is your chance!

What You’ll Do:

• Plan, organise, and supervise daily farm activities—planting, pruning, fertigation, pest/disease control, and harvesting.
• Lead a team of supervisors, ensuring smooth operations across all sections.
• Monitor financial and physical performance, keeping production on budget and on target.
• Coordinate with technical, maintenance, and engineering teams to maintain equipment and production areas.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., SIZA, Global G.A.P.) and quality benchmarks.
• Analyse soil/leaf data, set performance goals, and keep detailed records.
• Mentor staff, manage HR basics (safety, leave, training), and build a strong team.

What You Bring:

• Qualifications: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) + certificates in farming activities (e.g., irrigation, scouting, plant production).
• An agricultural Degree would be beneficial.
• Experience: 3+ years in farm production, ideally with crop management from land prep to harvest.
• Solid know-how in horticulture and fruit production.
• Computer skills (MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic financial and HR knowledge (budgets, safety regs, staff management).
• Top-notch leadership, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and people skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Ability to juggle priorities and deliver results under pressure.

Why Join?

• Take charge of a thriving blueberry farm in scenic Porterville.
• Shape operations with real impact—crops, people, and profits.
• Work with a forward-thinking team that values innovation and excellence.

If you’ve got the skills to grow a farm and a team, apply now to lead our client’s blueberry operation to new heights!