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Costa is a global leading grower, packer, and marketer of
premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables.
Our success is built on a
commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability across every part of
our business.
Within Costa, our Mushroom category is a successful business
unit, producing fresh vegetables year-round through advanced, technology-driven
farming operations.
Our Monarto site is the largest and most advanced mushroom
farm in the country.
Spread across 360 acres, our purpose-built facility
produces premium mushrooms that are enjoyed nationwide.
Our team is proud to
deliver fresh, affordable, and nutritious produce – all while leading the way
in sustainable farming.
Why
join Costa?
Learning
& Development: Ongoing opportunities for growth and career
progression.
Team
Culture: Be part of a diverse, supportive, and innovative team.
Recognition: Regular
site activities, rewards, and recognition for outstanding performance.
Impact: Play
a key role in delivering safe, high-quality produce to customers across
Australia.
What we are looking for:
We're looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead
Costa's Monarto mushroom production site, overseeing production, harvesting and
packing operations.
Reporting to the Site Lead, you'll play a critical
leadership role in ensuring the safe, efficient and profitable operation of the
site while consistently delivering against production, quality, food safety and
customer requirements.
This is a highly visible leadership opportunity where you'll
lead multiple operational teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives and
build a strong culture of accountability, safety and performance.
Working
closely with leaders across the business,



you'll be responsible for maximising
productivity, improving operational outcomes and developing high-performing
teams that support the site's long-term success.
The role will suit a commercially minded people leader who
thrives in a quick-paced manufacturing, food production or fresh produce
environment.
You'll bring a passion for operational excellence, the ability to
influence and develop others, and a strong focus on delivering sustainable
business results.
What you'll do:
Lead production, harvesting and packing
operations to deliver safe, efficient and profitable outcomes.
Drive operational performance through continuous
improvement, cost reduction and productivity initiatives.
Develop, coach and lead managers, supervisors
and team leaders to build a high-performing workforce.
Ensure compliance with WHS, food safety, quality
and customer standards while achieving production targets
What you'll bring:
Degree qualification in Business, Operations,
Manufacturing, Agriculture or a related field.
Proven experience leading large operational
teams within manufacturing, food production, fresh produce or a similar
environment.
Strong leadership, stakeholder management,
problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Demonstrated experience driving operational
excellence, continuous improvement and commercial performance.
Ready to apply?
Applications are reviewed as they are received – don't
wait, apply today and grow your career with Costa!
Applicants must hold full
Australian working rights to be considered for this role.
We do not
require the assistance of recruitment agencies and any unsolicited candidate
profiles received will not be considered as introducing candidates to Costa.
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📌 Operations Manager - Vertical Farming (South Australia)
🏢 Costa Group
📍 South Australia