Glasshouse Supervisor

Glasshouse Supervisor WHO WE ARE: SPL is a leading New Zealand greenhouse specialist, growing capsicums and snack cucumbers, and packing avocados, located in Warkworth. We currently operate 27 hectares of glasshouse and run a capsicum packhouse and avocado packhouse onsite. SPL supplies produce to large domestic and export markets.

We have a strong & diverse people culture at SPL which lives our values of Positivity, Teamwork, Efficiency and Communication.

THE ROLE: We are seeking a Glasshouse Supervisor to oversee Glasshouse duties on a day-to-day basis. This is an in-glasshouse role where the work is physical and busy. You will support the glasshouse management team with a variety of tasks including:

• Staff supervision, helping to organise delegation of staff and the smooth running of Glasshouse operations.
• Overseeing tasks such as picking and twisting & pruning, guiding team performance to a high level to meet daily targets.
• Ensuring staff are keeping good practices with Glasshouse equipment, reporting into Glasshouse Management and Maintenance teams where necessary.
• Monitoring crop health and communicating with our Glasshouse Technical team.
• Mixing fertilisers and keeping records of growing media moisture levels.
• Maintaining housekeeping and general cleanliness on-site.
• Moving equipment across the site for operational requirements or maintenance.
• Living by our company values in the workplace.
• Upholding high standards for all Health and Safety practices.

• 3+ years of supervisory horticultural experience.
• Current driver license is essential.
• GrowSafe certification is desirable.
• Horticultural qualifications would be advantageous.
• A current forklift license would be helpful but training can be provided.
• Happy to work long hours in the heat and humidity of a glasshouse.
• Comfortable leading with empathy in teams with diverse cultural backgrounds – an understanding of the culture in Kiribati would be advantageous, as would speaking I-Kiribati.
• You will be required to do some weekend work, work some statutory holidays and be flexible with working hours to meet the demands of peak production and work cycles.
• You must be keen to learn, a practical thinker and show initiative.
• Able to lead, train, and supervise staff, including those where English is a second language.

• Well-established team and company with lots of knowledge about the industry, keen to develop its management team
• Join the company during this exciting time of growth and change
• Life Cover
• Phone and/or plan provided
• Work in nature and beautiful surroundings
• Free capsicum and snack cucumbers!

If this role sounds like you, please contact our Elizabeth via phone or email or “apply for this job” via Seek with your CV and a Cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the position.

recruit@spl.nz 09 425 1160 #J-18808-Ljbffr