Job Description
This role is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a high-performance pig farm. The successful candidate will be accountable for achieving and improving on current farm production targets while motivating and training staff to create a cohesive and productive team environment.
The Production Manager will operate in an autonomous leadership capacity, managing farm production, implementing day-to-day operations, and planning daily work schedules and labor rosters to achieve goals. They will also maintain production targets in each section, monitor ongoing performance to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensure animal welfare, quality systems, and farm bio-security are maintained.
Key responsibilities include liaising with farm advisors, including veterinarians, nutritionists, and genetic companies, implementing programs to maximize production and quality, maintaining APIQ certification or other relevant industry compliance, and ensuring all Standard Operating Procedures are followed and up to date.
Additionally, the Production Manager will assist the Maintenance team and Operations Manager with planning and scheduling farm maintenance or repair as required to buildings, machinery, and equipment. They will diagnose and repair faults identified and modify work schedules as needed, coordinate with the Operations Manager for ordering supplies and managing work plans, and provide strong leadership, mentoring, guidance, and accountability to farm operation staff.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in pig production, a broad understanding of livestock production systems, demonstrated experience working in high-performance teams, and extensive experience supervising staff and working within a medium-sized team. They will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational and time management skills, patience, and the ability to educate and mentor other staff. They must be able to prioritize tasks, work under demanding timelines, solve problems with a positive attitude, and be open to opportunities for further training and development.