Field Operations Specialist (Ulverstone)
Field Operations Specialist (Ulverstone)
**Date:** 25 Aug ****
**Location:** Ulverstone, TAS, AU, ****
**Company:** Simplot
In Australia, the Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and Current Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.
Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
**Culture and Benefits**
At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
Respect for Resources
Spirit of Innovation
Passion for People
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.
Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow.



We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.
**The Perks**
Annual incentive (bonus) programme
Discounted health insurance options
Income protection insurance
Novated car leasing agreements
Fully supplied & laundered uniform, boots & PPE
Training and development opportunities
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Career development opportunities within a global food and agriculture business
**About Our Role**
Simplot are seeking applications for the position of Field Operations Specialist to join our Raw Procurement division based at our Ulverstone manufacturing facility. Raw Procurement comprises farming and harvesting operations that support the annual sourcing of potatoes and vegetables for our manufacturing facilities, while also leading innovative research and development activities across Australia and beyond.
Reporting to the Raw Planner Scheduler and commencing late September or early October ****, this permanent full-time position plays a key role in supporting raw procurement operations across Simplot's potato supply network. Working closely with growers, freight providers, contractors and manufacturing teams, you will coordinate the movement of approximately 320,000 tonnes of potatoes annually to meet factory processing and SKU requirements. This is a dynamic role requiring continuous planning, troubleshooting and reprioritisation, where supply plans may change within days or even hours in response to operational requirements.
You will also support crop monitoring, storage management, raw supply coordination and operational reporting activities, helping to ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality raw product to Simplot facilities across Tasmania. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to
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