Lead Site Despatch Operations | Drive Excellence | Deliver Growth
Haars Nursery is one of Australia's largest wholesale production nurseries, supplying flowering plants, herbs and vegetables to major retailers nationwide. We are proud of our reputation for quality, innovation and customer service, as well as our strong commitment to our people and local community.
As our Despatch Manager, you will lead the end-to-end despatch function at our Lyndhurst site comprised a team of up to four Team Leaders and 20+ employees during peak periods. We need a leader who can develop our people and champion continuous improvement!
About the Role
You will:
- Lead and develop a high-performing despatch team.
- Oversee daily despatch operations to ensure customer orders are delivered accurately and on time.
- Manage labour planning, rostering and resource allocation.
- Drive safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor KPIs, manage performance and identify operational efficiencies.
- Work closely with Sales, Production and Transport teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.
About You
You will bring:
- Experience leading teams in logistics, manufacturing, warehouse, production, ideally within a horticultural environment.
- Strong planning, organisational and people leadership skills.
- A focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience managing performance and operational KPIs.
- Horticultural knowledge and experience (desirable).
Why Join Haars?
- Lead a critical function in a growing Australian business.
- Influence operational performance and business success.
- Be part of an exciting growth journey.
Despatch Manager employer: Haars Nursery
Haars Nursery is committed to developing its employees and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The company offers opportunities for professional growth through hands-on training and leadership roles across multiple sites. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and community involvement, Haars Nursery provides a supportive work environment that values safety and quality.
