**Who We Are**
SunPork Group is dedicated to delivering the finest quality fresh Australian pork to market. We are proud to be the largest Australian farmer owned and operated producer of quality Australian pork products. Employing 1,500+ employees across 52 locations in Australia and NZ.
SunPork is committed to animal welfare and the responsible, ethical care of animals to ensure their comfort, health and welfare. Together with our dedicated specialist veterinary health, nutrition, research and development teams, and farm and production teams, the person in this position is committed to the care of our pigs and the production of high quality, sustainable pork.
**What We Offer**
By joining us, you will become part of an ever-growing family - passionate about producing the best quality Aussie pork for Aussie plates. At SunPork we provide:
- Access to professional learning and development programs
- Attractive remuneration
- Employee Wellbeing Benefits, including discounts with over 400 retailers
**The Opportunity**
Reporting to the Production Manager, some key responsibilities will include:
- Ensure the farm and animal management activities are consistently managed with a view to continuous improvement
- Management of electronic feed stations and data recording system, pig performance testing equipment and daily environmental controls and alarm systems
- Ensure Animal and People Welfare are always at the forefront of daily and weekly activities
- Facilitate planning of project work in accordance with business objectives
- Exercise initiative and independence in implementing departmental, corporate and plant policies, developing effective work processes and solving operational problems
- Clean accommodation pens, fittings and equipment
**What We're Looking For**
SunPork Group has established an efficient, highly skilled yet diversified team that is dedicated to producing high quality, sustainable welfare-optimal products.
As a key member of this team, the successful applicant must:
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience on a piggery (this is essential)
- Passionate about driving continuous improvement initiatives, to improve safety, efficiencies, and reliability
- Demonstrated experience motivating and effectively leading teams whilst developing individuals' growth
- Knowledge of production management principles
- Demonstrated ability to critically analyse strategic objectives to identify continuous improvement opportunities
- Be committed to upholding the highest levels of animal welfare and biosecurity
- Excellent collaboration skills with an ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders with strong attention to detail combined with organisational and time management skills
- Availability to work rostered weekends and public holidays
- Be physically fit and able to cope with the physical demands of the role
**SunPork Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and our recruitment process includes a pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol testing. It is also an expectation of this position that you hold a current drivers licence.**
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
**Salary**: From $75,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates
COVID-19 considerations:
SunPork requires all employees to be vaccinated with the Covid vaccine.
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person