General Manager – Agriculture – Southern NSW
This business is a well-established, family-owned fertiliser, spreading, and transport business proudly serving regional growers and agribusiness partners. With a reputation built on trust, reliability, and strong community relationships, the business is now seeking an experienced and hands-on General Manager to lead day-to-day operations and drive long-term success.
Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity
Lead a respected regional business with deep roots and long-term customer loyalty.
Shape the future of the company in partnership with the family owners.
Oversee diverse operations across fertiliser, spreading, transport, logistics, and field activities.
Make a real impact on people, performance, and the local community.
Enjoy variety and autonomy—no two days are the same.
The Role
As General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance and leadership of the business, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations across fertiliser handling, spreading, and transport services. You will work closely with the owners, lead a dedicated team, strengthen customer relationships, and continuously improve systems and operational capability.
Key focus areas include:
Work collaboratively with the owners to achieve business goals and strategy
Provide transparent reporting on operational and financial performance
Oversee procurement, blending, storage, and dispatch
Manage scheduling, plant/equipment utilisation, and seasonal workforce planning
Lead fleet utilisation, maintenance, and compliance
Coordinate supply, delivery, and spreading operations seamlessly
Maintain compliance with heavy vehicle, fatigue, and mass-management regulations
Ensure WHS, Dangerous Goods, environmental and biosecurity compliance
Manage risk and implement corrective actions when required
Oversee profitability, budgets, cash flow, and financial reporting
Manage costs, margins, pricing, and supplier/customer agreements
Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers and agribusiness clients
Support seasonal sales planning and identify growth opportunities
Represent the business positively within the regional community
Lead, support, and develop staff in a fair and practical manner
Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management
Build a stable and engaged workforce aligned with seasonal operational demands
Enhance systems, processes, and technology while respecting family-business practices
Drive ongoing improvements in safety, efficiency, service quality, and sustainability
About You
Senior operational or management experience in agribusiness, fertiliser, spreading, or transport.
Proven leadership capability and people-management skills.
Understanding of rural, seasonal, and regional operations.
Commercial and financial literacy.
High integrity, reliability, and a practical, hands-on approach.
How will you be rewarded?
You will be rewarded for your contributions to the business with an attractive salary (proportionate to your experience and skill set), 12% superannuation, full use of a company vehicle and a phone/laptop.
If you would like more information on this role or want to discuss your next career move, please make contact with Josh for a confidential conversation.
0416 142 130
josh.peters@nationalagrisolutions.com.au
www.twitter.com/nagri_solutions
Location:
Southern NSW
Work Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
16 December 2025