AI Job Summary

- 5+ years in Production Management, ideally in horticulture, agriculture or manufacturing.
- Proven experience leading/coaching teams of 20+ across multiple sites or departments.
- Current driver’s licence and flexibility to travel regularly between sites.

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Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

Production Site Manager

- Lead Site Production | Drive Excellence | Deliver Growth
- Multi-Site –South Eastern Suburbs | Full-Time

Haars Nursery is one of Australia’s largest wholesale production nurseries growing and supplying quality plants at scale across multiple production sites, nationwide. Built on Honesty, Dependability and Teamwork, we back our people to lead, improve and get things done. We are proud of our reputation for quality, innovation and customer service as well as our strong commitment our local community. Now, we are looking to appoint an experienced Production Site Manager to take ownership of day-to-day site operations, driving production, people, safety and continuous improvement outcomes.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead production teams across multiple sites, driving safety, productivity, people development and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring travel between sites across Melbourne.

About You

You are a confident, hands-on operations leader who thrives on accountability. You will bring:

- 5+ years’ experience in Production Management, ideally within horticulture, agriculture or manufacturing.
- Proven experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams of 20+ people across multiple sites or departments
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise, multitask and remain calm under pressure




- A track record of successfully introducing and leading change in a work environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A current driver’s licence and the flexibility to travel regularly between sites
- Lean Management training or relevant tertiary qualifications are a plus but not essential.

Why Join Haars

- A genuinely varied, multi-site leadership role
- The prospect to shape operations and processes across our growing business
- A values-driven culture built on honesty, dependability and teamwork
- Long-term career development

If you’re an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you! Applicants who aspire to move to this level of management as a next step in their career are recommended to apply!

Our application process consists of a phone interview, a face-to-face interview, and a pre-employment medical test.

Please note that due to the high numbers of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No Agencies please.

Company Overview

As a leading wholesale plant producer in Australia, Haars is dedicated to supplying high quality flowering indoor and outdoor plants to retailers, landscapers, growers, and gardening enthusiasts across the nation. Our commitment to excellence is underscored by our accreditation from Fair Farms, a testament to our ethical and sustainable practices. At Haars, our propagation team meticulously selects and cultivates clean virus-indexed material sourced from trusted breeding partners. By adhering to rigorous hygiene protocols, we ensure that Haars and our partner growers have access to resilient young plant material, guaranteeing exceptional garden performance for Australian gardeners. Join us in shaping the future of horticulture with quality, integrity, and innovation.

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