Seed Production Manager (Silviculture & Reforestation)

Full Time

  seedEnergy

  Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia

Seed Production Manager
Company/Location: seedEnergy Mount Gambier South Australia

Job Description:
seedEnergy is an established and successful Australian owned forestry seed business with a global customer base. We have offices in Hobart and Mount Gambier and a network of orchards throughout southern Australia. Our business encompasses both softwood and hardwood seed production as well as genetic deployment services.

We are seeking an outdoors orientated manager to lead our seed production program, based at Mount Gambier. You will be responsible for Radiata and Eucalyptus seed orchards. The role also involves maintaining relationships with local clients. Ideally you will have either horticultural, tree nursery or establishment forestry experience. We require a self-starter who is able to get good results from contract and seasonal workers. This is a permanent position, in an attractive rural setting, offering a salary and development opportunities commensurate with your experience.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate operations in ways that ensure maximum productivity
  • Supervise the work of employees and contractors, providing feedback and counsel to improve efficiency and effectiveness
  • Gather, analyse and interpret production data to ensure accurate payments of services and cost effective operations
  • Planned decommissioning of seed orchards and establishment of new high ranked genetic material
  • Maintain relationships with local customers and the Southern Tree Breeding Association
  • Ensure adherence to legal rules and guidelines

Job Requirements

  • Qualification in Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry or other relevant areas
  • Experience in relevant horticultural production systems
  • Excellent organisational and leadership skills
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Understanding of research methods and data analysis techniques