Highlights
- Reporting to the Executive GM Commercial and Operations
- Drive pack shed expansion and long-term growth initiatives
- Work with a strong leadership team and an organisation with a “One Team” culture
- 25% on-floor presence, supported by experienced supervisors and QA staff
- Relocation assistance provided
About the Role
As Pack Shed Manager, you will oversee all operations – including receivals, grading, packing and dispatch – while leading a large workforce and embedding high standards in safety, quality and efficiency.
Key responsibilities include:
- Guide and mentor leadership and support teams
- Work closely with the maintenance team
- Ensure product quality is maintained and meets Freshcare/HARPS/HACCP standards
- Oversee scheduling, workflow, and equipment maintenance
- Short, medium, and long term labour planning and optimisation
- Drive WHS best practice and a proactive safety culture
- Collaborate with farming, logistics, compliance, and commercial teams
- Support business growth and succession planning
What You’ll Bring
- Proven operational and people leadership with a hands-on production floor presence
- Strong coaching and workforce planning capability (PALM experience, advantageous)
- QA/food safety experience and confidence with audits
- Good computer literacy (MS Office, production/WMS/ERP systems)
- Solid understanding of WHS and risk management
- Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and minor maintenance
- Positive, solutions-focused mindset with excellent communication and decision-making skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, seasonal environment
Apply Now
Apply online or, for a confidential discussion, please call Tom Lucas on (08) 8201 9999. Ref: TL11086
The Lucas Group
For over 30 years The Lucas Group has been providing agricultural industries in Australia with executive search, recruitment, and human resources consulting services.
Find out more about us or upload your resume: www.lucasgroup.com.au
