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Join our team as an Operations Manager and embrace a unique lifestyle opportunity
Are you looking for more than just a job? Are you excited by the idea of living and working in a remote, picturesque location? We have the perfect opportunity for you
About us:
Harvest Road Group is a family-owned West Australian integrated Cattle, Beef and Aquaculture business. Our diverse operations span the entire state, from the majestic Kimberley region in the north down to the scenic beauty of Albany in the south, partnering with over 1,400 small businesses to deliver Western Australia's quality produce to our customers across Australia and around the world through our lead brands Harvey Beef and Leeuwin Coast.
About Koojan Downs Feeding Facility:
Koojan Downs feeding facility is located 30kms from Moora and 160kms north of Perth. Koojan Downs is part of the integrated beef supply chain for Harvest Road. This integrated beef supply chain ranges from north to southwest of Western Australia and is based on best-practice ecological planning and animal welfare management.
We are currently seeking an energetic and positive Operations Manager with a passion for animal welfare to join our expanding business based at our feeding facility near Moora, WA. This is WA's largest feeding facility and is designed to supply Harvest Road's processing facility, Harvey Beef.
Reporting to the Business Unit Manager – Koojan Downs Feedlot, you will lead the routine care and feeding of cattle kept in the feeding facility and oversee the operational process of the feeding facilities. You will be a self-motivated person who is hands on and is passionate about the agriculture industry. You will have a strong work ethic and be willing to learn and contribute to the team.
Your primary responsibility will be the operations of the feeding facility and ensuring the operational deliverables and staff are managed in accordance with Harvest Road's quality, safety and animal welfare policies and procedures. You will ensure that proper husbandry techniques and feeding programs are in place to promote optimal growth.
Key Responsibilities of the role:
* Ensure the coordination of daily activities and resources required across various departments of the feeding facility.
* Assist the Business Unit Manager in the facilitation and coordination of management meetings that are conducted weekly and any other operational meetings required across the feedlot.
* Lead, motivate and develop a high performing team to effectively carry out all aspects of the day-to-day operations.
* Backfilling for leave and other unexpected events when required.
* Lead and train a team in the safe and low stress handling of all livestock.
* Ensure that all Quality Assurance, OH&S and Environmental policies and procedures are being implemented throughout the feedlot.
* Take a leadership role in the implementation of the training systems across the feedlot to ensure that adequate training and the development of staff skills meets the business requirements.
* Manage cost responsibilities within budgetary limitations of the business in consultation with the Business Unit Manager.
* Provide positive input into the planning and structuring of the business operational requirements in conjunction with executive management and feedlot line management where required.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in in the operation and management of a livestock enterprise.
* Progressive and positive attitude.
* Genuine dedication to animal welfare.
* Ability to adapt and deal with change, challenges and take on new responsibilities and opportunities as they arise.
* Ability to empower team members with knowledge and skills.
* Willingness to fill in across all operational requirements when required.
* Sound ability to effectively monitor and manage costs.
* High computer literacy.
* Personal qualities of leadership, commitment and enthusiasm.
What Harvest Road Offers:
* Lifestyle: Escape the hustle and bustle of city life, and immerse yourself in a peaceful, remote environment.
* Accommodation: Furnished house supplied on site, providing you with a comfortable and convenient living space.
* Community: Be a part of a friendly, close-knit community, where support is always at hand.
* Work-Life Balance: Experience a balanced lifestyle, where work and leisure coexist harmoniously.
* Competitive Remuneration: Industry standards are our baseline. We take into account your individual experience and skills to ensure you are being rewarded fairly for what you bring to the role.
Please press 'Apply' and submit your covering letter and resume to join one of Western Australia's largest agri-food businesses. To find out more and to have a confidential chat, please call Gino De Stefani on: 0458-649-195
Visit: www.harvestroad.com to learn more about our values and other career opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community in which we live and work. We encourage Indigenous Australians, people with a disability and people of all ages, culturally diverse backgrounds, gender identity and sexual orientation to apply.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Other
* Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Farming
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