Operations Manager in the Pork Industry
SunPork is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee multiple farm locations across the Goondiwindi, Darling Downs, and Western Downs regions.
This critical leadership role is focused on driving improved systems, ensuring efficiency, and achieving key business objectives.
Main Responsibilities
* Pig Farm Operations Management: Oversee multiple pig farm operations, ensuring productivity goals, financial targets, and compliance with health and safety standards.
* Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing quality, efficiency, and operational processes.
* Team Leadership: Lead and develop culturally diverse teams, fostering a high-performance workplace culture.
* Farm Biosecurity and Animal Welfare: Manage farm biosecurity, herd health, and animal welfare programs to meet regulatory and company standards.
* Strategic Objectives: Implement strategic business objectives while maintaining strong financial performance.
* External Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with external stakeholders, including contract negotiations and compliance obligations.
* Financial Management: Prepare and manage budgets, oversee capital expenditure projects, and track key performance metrics.
* Environmental Sustainability: Ensure environmental and sustainability compliance, including waste management and regulatory adherence.
Qualifications
* Leadership Experience: 4+ years of experience in a similar role.
* Pork Industry Expertise: Strong proven leadership experience in the pork or animal intensive production industry.
* Agricultural Knowledge: Robust knowledge of herd health, feed nutrition, quality control, and farm biosecurity.
* Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to problem solve and manage complex farm operations within strict timeframes.
* Financial and Operational Management: Experience in financial and operational management, including budgeting and performance reporting.
* Communication and People Management: Exceptional communication and people management skills, with experience in leading diverse teams.