Our New South Wales Farming Operations are seeking a skilled and dedicated Farm Equipment Supervisor. This role is crucial in ensuring the seamless operation of machinery across their extensive farming operations. You will play a key role in supporting the farming team by managing machinery movements, organizing and training machine operators, and liaising with the farm workshop to ensure timely service, repairs, and preventative maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Planning and Implementation: Collaborate with senior farm management to develop and implement machinery plans for the upcoming season. Manage daily farming operation plans, including staffing schedules for operators.
• Machinery Operation: Ensure all machinery is in safe working condition, and all operators are trained in safe operating procedures. Oversee safety inductions before machinery operation.
• Corrective Maintenance: Diagnose and address machinery failures and breakdowns promptly. Work closely with workshop staff to ensure timely resolution of any issues.
• Preventative Maintenance: Coordinate with workshop staff to schedule and carry out yearly preventative maintenance as per the maintenance plan.
• Reports and Record Keeping: Collect pre-operational checklists weekly and communicate any identified faults with workshop management.
• Staff Management: Lead, motivate, and train staff under your supervision to ensure the highest standards of operation and safety.

About You:

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on professional with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage time and tasks effectively. You should be adaptable, able to handle a variety of tasks, and thrive as part of a team in a dynamic work environment. A positive attitude and attention to detail are essential.

The following experience will be highly regarded:

• • Experience with John Deere 7R & 8R tractors
  • Experience with Greenstar GPS
  • Experience in row cropping & broad acre farming
  • Experience with staff management

Requirements:

• • Legal right to work in Australia
  • Current Driver's Licence
  • Current Forklift Driver's Licence
  • Current Chemcert Licence
  • Heavy Vehicle licence an advantage

Mitolo Family Farms Story:

Since 1972, Mitolo Family Farms has been at the forefront of growing and packaging potatoes and onions for major Australian supermarket chains and produce markets nationwide. As a dynamic and progressive company, Mitolo Family Farms are committed to producing high-quality products through continuous improvement and innovative processes. With substantial acreage across multiple locations, we boast a successful history and a bright future driven by strategic planning and continuous improvement.

Life at Mitolo Family Farms:

Our company culture and values are integral to our success.  We are committed to creating a supportive work environment where every team member can thrive.

• Join a forward-thinking and innovative culture
• Grow with opportunities for career development and progression
• Contribute to the community through our charity partnerships
• Access mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and initiatives

For further information about this position please call Matt Rogers 0429 674 158

We pride ourselves on our vision, values, and quality

Our staff makes the difference

All applications must be made through the following website: 

http://mitologroup.expr3ss.com