Pack Shed Manager - Far North Queensland

About the role

Costa's Berry Category operates farms and packing facilities across Australia, including its Far North Queensland operations. It is seeking an experienced Pack Shed Manager to lead the packing shed and post-harvest operations in the Atherton region, reporting to the Regional Manager. The role covers the efficient movement of fruit from receival through to dispatch, overseeing packing, cooling, storage and logistics coordination. It is a permanent full-time position; flexibility and extended hours may be needed during peak harvest.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate packing shed activities, including packing, cooling, storage and dispatch
• Ensure fruit is handled efficiently and within required timeframes to maximise quality, yield and performance
• Optimise pack line performance, labour utilisation, throughput and resource allocation
• Oversee cool chain management from harvest through to dispatch
• Coordinate dispatch and order fulfilment in line with customer requirements and schedules
• Work with harvest, quality, supply chain, marketing and transport teams to align supply and demand
• Monitor pack shed performance, operational costs and resource use, and identify ways to improve efficiency and remove bottlenecks
• Coordinate packaging supplies and maintain stock levels, and oversee maintenance of facilities, plant and equipment
• Maintain accurate operational records and provide timely performance reporting
• Lead food safety, quality, compliance and workplace health and safety outcomes

Required profile

• Experience in pack shed, logistics or post-harvest operations
• Experience managing teams and labour in an operational environment
• Strong knowledge of fresh produce handling, cool chain management and supply chain processes
• Knowledge of food safety, quality assurance and compliance requirements
• A qualification in agribusiness, logistics or a related discipline is highly regarded; a forklift licence is desirable
• A current driver's licence

Required skills

• Ability to analyse performance information and drive operational improvements
• Planning, organisation and time management
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Computer literacy and reporting skills

What we offer

• A key operational leadership role within Costa's FNQ operations
• Competitive pay, supportive management and a great team culture
• Career growth opportunities within a leading horticultural business
• Exposure to high-volume packing, cooling and logistics operations