Site Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the business within the Bay of Plenty Region.

• Increase standards of client service, and assist in the financial and marketing planning of the business.

• Ensure that all compliance and occupational health and safety regulations are maintained, and that safety training material is available to all staff members and trainers.

• Ensure all work complies with current and relevant government legislation, policies, and procedures.

• Develop effective internal and external communication networks to maximize information flow and improve business productivity.

• Meet with the Operations Manager/Director as required to collaborate on ideas and set plans in motion for overall business expansion.

• Assist in developing human resources plans to ensure the flow of supply and demand.

• Assist in developing training programmes, ensuring employees successfully complete training, and monitor ongoing performance.

• Conduct regular visits to worksites within the area to ensure standards of work comply with company expectations.

• Act as a troubleshooter for any problems arising within the business operations.

• Contribute to developing marketing strategies to secure further horticulture contracts and grow the business within the area.

• Actively seek potential new clients for the business by using data from research methods and business procedures, targeting new potential contacts including growers and packhouses within the wider region.

• Maintain and keep accurate records and business paperwork.

• Work with company contracts to create production schedules, noting the work required within specific timeframes.

• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly plans to ensure all work is completed within specified timeframes and to the highest quality.

• Assist in preparing staff rosters to meet production schedule goals.

• Check production schedules to ensure sufficient staff allocation at each site to maintain quality standards.

• Distribute equipment and other resources according to production schedules to ensure efficient use of company resources.

• Monitor staff progress across orchards, ensuring all tasks are completed to the highest possible standard.

• Identify any issues or potential issues related to production and take proactive steps to address them early.

• Report to the Director on a daily basis regarding site operations, productivity, and outcomes.