Woodlands Enterprises is a leading, family-owned and operated poultry business with a fully integrated operation spanning feed milling, farming, and processing. We are seeking a highly capable and motivated Feedmill Manager to lead our feedmill operations and play a critical role in supporting the performance and growth of our business.
About the Role
This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for the end-to-end management of feedmill operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production of poultry feed.
You will oversee production, logistics, quality assurance, maintenance coordination, and team leadership, while driving continuous improvement across all aspects of the mill.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage all feedmill production activities to meet operational targets
* Develop and execute production schedules aligned to farm and customer demand
* Oversee raw material procurement, grain intake, storage, and stock control
* Ensure high standards of feed quality, batching accuracy, and process integrity
* Manage outloading, transport coordination, and delivery logistics
* Maintain and enforce Feed Safe HACCP and regulatory compliance requirements
* Drive a strong safety-first culture across all operations
* Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team
* Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure plant reliability and minimise downtime
* Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the mill
About You
You are a proven operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced, production-focused environment. You bring strong technical capability, commercial awareness, and the ability to lead teams effectively.
To be successful, you will have:
* Demonstrated experience in feed milling, manufacturing, or similar production environments
* Strong leadership and people management capability
* Experience managing complex production and logistics operations
* High attention to detail with a focus on quality and compliance
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Ability to balance efficiency, cost, and quality outcomes
* Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production/scheduling systems
* Forklift licence
Why Join Woodlands?
We offer more than just a job — we offer a career:
✅ Be part of a well-established, growing family business
✅ Work in a critical leadership role with real operational impact
✅ Attractive remuneration package and benefits
✅ Supportive team environment with strong values and culture
✅ Opportunity to drive innovation and continuous improvement
✅ Sunshine Coast lifestyle with a stable, long-term career opportunity
How to apply
If you are ready to take ownership of a key operational function and lead a high-performing team, we would love to hear from you.
Please forward a cover letter along with your resume to: ************@woodlandsfeed.com.au or send via SEEK applications.
For bio-security purposes, the successful applicant CANNOT have any bird species at home (ie budgies, chickens etc).
Only successful applicants will be contacted. Applicants who require sponsorship will not be considered.