We're looking for a skilled and driven Poultry Operations Manager to oversee our QLD facilities.
This pivotal role is within a well-established agribusiness focused on innovation, welfare, and sustainable egg production.
About the Business
With decades of history, we're a third-generation, family-owned company committed to ethical farming and industry-leading practices.
We're proud of our heritage and forward-thinking approach to egg production in Australia.
The Role
This is a significant leadership position with an emphasis on people management while overseeing standards in welfare, compliance, staff performance, and productivity.
As a senior leader, you will set direction, drive performance, and manage people and operations at a strategic level.
The role requires confident leadership, strong decision-making, and the ability to foster a high-performing, safety-focused culture across all farm areas.
Key Duties
Provide oversight and leadership to Senior Farm Managers across multiple sites to ensure optimal performance in daily farm operations, including flock health, feed management, production efficiency, and biosecurity.
Oversee the execution of production schedules and operational services to meet agreed performance, supply, and quality objectives.
Lead, coach, and develop a tenured management team, ensuring clarity of responsibilities, strong communication, and alignment with business objectives.
Ensure compliance with all WHS, animal welfare, biosecurity, and food safety regulations and internal policies and procedures.
Maintain high standards of farm hygiene, safety, and welfare in line with company and industry standards.
Support audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively.
Collaborate closely with the Poultry General Manager and other senior leaders to deliver business strategies and operational plans.
Analyse operational data, production metrics, and financial results to identify opportunities for improvement and cost efficiency.
Manage budgets, resource allocation, and capital projects within the region to achieve profitability targets.
Foster strong communication channels between farms, egg grading and packing, logistics, and head office teams to ensure smooth coordination across the supply chain.
Report regularly to the Poultry General Manager on key operational and performance indicators, challenges, and improvement initiatives.
Liaise with internal support functions, including veterinary, feed, and maintenance services, to ensure alignment and timely issue resolution.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across farms focused on productivity, environmental management, and animal welfare.
Champion sustainability practices in operations, including waste management, energy efficiency, and responsible farming practices.
Support innovation through the adoption of new technologies and improved management systems.
About You
10+ years' experience in livestock production, preferably poultry.
Strong operational experience and knowledge, including P&L responsibilities.
Strong leadership background in farm management within Australia.
Solid understanding of poultry health, nutrition, and welfare.
Skilled in biosecurity, compliance, and operational planning.
Practical, hands-on approach with strong communication skills.
Tertiary qualifications in Agriculture, Animal Science or similar (preferred).
Job Offer
Competitive package inclusive of base + super + accommodation + allowances + vehicle.
Work with a supportive and tenured team.
Genuine leadership role.
Financially secure agribusiness.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Brunel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
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