Our client is a national red meat processor, wholesaler, and exporter with annual turnover of $180–$220 million and around 240 staff across seven sites in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia.
Established in ****, the company has grown from a family-run butcher into a trusted supplier of premium meat products to domestic and international customers.
Following its recent acquisition by a well-capitalised private investment firm, the business is poised for strategic transformation and profitable growth.
With strong brand equity, a high barrier to entry, this is a rare opportunity to lead a solid, scalable platform with a reputation for quality and reliability.The RoleReporting to the Board, the CEO will lead national operations through a period of performance improvement and growth.
The focus will be on operational efficiency, disciplined execution, and market expansion.Key ResponsibilitiesLead all aspects of a multi-site protein processing and export businessDrive operational transformation and improve net profit marginBuild a culture of performance, data-led decision-making and accountabilityExpand Australian market presence and develop export channels into Asia, the Middle East, and the USAOversee safety, sustainability, and compliance across all sitesLead a high-performing executive team and build a unified organisational cultureReport regularly on financial, strategic, and operational performanceAbout YouYou're an experienced CEO or senior executive in the red meat, protein, or FMCG export sectors.
You thrive in fast-paced, private capital environments and bring proven commercial acumen and leadership to drive measurable results.Key CriteriaExecutive-level experience with full P&L responsibility in a multi-site manufacturing/export settingProven track record in margin improvement, efficiency, and cultural transformationSkilled in financial interpretation, analytics, and performance metricsFamiliarity with post-acquisition transformation and integrationStrong understanding of export markets across Asia, the Middle East, and the USAEnergetic, decisive, and commercially minded, with excellent stakeholder communication skillsThe BenefitsUp to – $400,000 neg, base salary, commensurate with experienceShort- and long-term incentive plans based on financial and operational performanceRelocation support availableFlexible location across Australia, with regular national and international travelWork closely with a highly experienced Executive Director and supportive boardChoose Agri TalentAgri Talent provides permanent recruitment and executive search services exclusively for Australian agribusiness.
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