OverviewAs Breeder Farm Manager in Bullsbrook, WA you will manage a 7-shed production farm housing over 40,000 birds and work with a close-knit team with full responsibility for the husbandry of the birds and the day-to-day operations of the farm.
You will be accountable for the achievement of production standards, staff training and supervision, and ensuring compliance with strict biosecurity and health & safety standards.This position comes with a family home.Key responsibilitiesOversee the daily operations of the farm and staff with responsibility for achieving production standardsHusbandry of the flock, ensuring all livestock is treated humanely, and in compliance with Inghams' Minimum Standard ProceduresConduct mortality checks and manage vaccinations of the flockLead, coach, and develop the team to ensure they meet performance goalsDrive a strong safety culture with corrective and preventative safety programs and initiativesOversee all farm maintenance work and engage with contractors for repairs as requiredIdentify, drive and embed continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency programsEnsure Quarantine requirements are implemented, and Biosecurity measures adhered toCollect and collate data for research and animal husbandry purposesOperate and maintain technological systems and equipment used in farm production, including analysing data and preparing reportsOperate and maintain animal health and feed monitoring equipmentExamine and consider environmental and other factors that influence the growth, health and production of livestockKey requirementsPrevious hands-on experience in a similar farm manager role in the poultry industryExperience in leading, coaching and motivating a teamA good understanding of modern breeder farming methods, a commitment to animal welfare and an interest in, and understanding of, the ways in which farming impacts the environmentAbility to work outside in all weathers and undertake hand on jobs as well as attending to office dutiesStrong computer skills with proficiency in the use of the Microsoft suiteHigh attention to detail and demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and organise work demands and meet tight deadlinesDemonstrated understanding and exposure to both Biosecurity and Animal Welfare principlesWe're looking for people who are curious, caring, courageous and committed to join us; people who want to contribute their best work every single day and continue delivering deliciously good food that's...Always Good!
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