Ready to take the next step in your Horticulture career? Join our team at Haars Nursery!
Are you looking for a role that keeps you active (say goodbye to that gym membership!) and surrounds you with plants every day?
We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Production Manager to join our Somerville site and take full ownership of our Indoor and Outdoor production operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and have a passion for people leadership, process improvement, and delivering quality outcomes – we’d love to hear from you!
Some of the duties involve:
- Lead and support a team of Area Leaders and casual staff in a high-volume production environment
- Drive daily operations across plant and equipment use, team resourcing, and workflow prioritisation
- Conduct daily and weekly meetings, ensuring clear communication, task allocation, and safety practices
- Collaborate closely with Despatch, Potting and Growing teams to align production with delivery and sales targets
- Oversee training, onboarding, performance appraisals, and staff development
- Implement process improvements and support continuous operational efficiency
- Monitor quality standards and ensure customer order fulfilment
- Promote and uphold strong OH&S culture and SafeAg compliance
- Coordinate with leadership on space allocation, production planning, and capacity forecasting
Why you’ll love working with us
- Career growth
- Full training provided and opportunities for external training courses
- Stay active
- Supportive and fun team
- Work variety
- EAP Assist Program
What we need from you
- 1+ years in a Production Supervisor role
- Experience leading a team of up to 8 Area Leaders and 10 casuals at any given time.
- You’re physically fit – It’s pretty fast paced here, and you’ll be on your feet for long periods of time where tasks involve undertaking repetitive muscular movements. Ability to lift weight regularly throughout the day.
- You’re reliable, hardworking, and eager to learn.
- You’ve got great attention to detail and take pride in what you do.
- You’re looking for a full-time leadership position.
- Proactive in identifying improvements and implementing change
- Horticulture or manufacturing experience preferred (but not essential)
- Certification in Horticulture or similar preferred (but not essential)
Our application process consists of a phone interview, a group overview, and a pre-employment medical test.
About us:
We are leading the market as one of Australia’s largest wholesale production nurseries specialising in flowering plants, herbs and vegetables since 1981. We have a strong local community profile through our contribution to local charities and businesses and are proud to be regarded as an employer of choice. We are committed to safe working practices and a safe work environment. To learn more about Haars Nursery, please visit www.haarsnursery.com.au.
Please note that due to the high numbers of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information on the role, please contact our Operations Manager, Nick Bird on 0436 819 045.
No Agencies please.
