Poultry Operations Manager - QLD

About the Business

With decades of history, they are a third-generation, family-owned company committed to ethical farming and industry-leading practices. They're proud of their heritage and forward-thinking approach to egg production in Australia.

The Role

This role is a significant leadership position with an emphasis on people management whilst overseeing standards in welfare, compliance, staff performance, and productivity.

As a senior leader within the business, you will be responsible for setting direction, driving performance, and managing both people and operations at a strategic level. This position requires confident leadership, strong decision-making, and the ability to foster a high-performing, safety-focused culture across all areas of the farm.

Key Duties

• Provide oversight and leadership to Senior Farm Managers across multiple sites to ensure optimal performance in daily farm operations, including flock health, feed management, production efficiency, and biosecurity.
• Oversee the execution of production schedules and operational services to meet agreed performance, supply, and quality objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a tenured management team, ensuring clarity of responsibilities, strong communication, and alignment with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all WHS, animal welfare, biosecurity, and food safety regulations and internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of farm hygiene, safety, and welfare in line with company and industry standards.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Collaborate closely with the Poultry General Manager and other senior leaders to deliver business strategies and operational plans.
• Analyse operational data, production metrics, and financial results to identify opportunities for improvement and cost efficiency.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and capital projects within the region to achieve profitability targets.
• Foster strong communication channels between farms, egg grading and packing, logistics, and head office teams to ensure smooth coordination across the supply chain.
• Report regularly to the Poultry General Manager on key operational and performance indicators, challenges, and improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with internal support functions, including veterinary, feed, and maintenance services, to ensure alignment and timely issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across farms focused on productivity, environmental management, and animal welfare
• Champion sustainability practices in operations, including waste management, energy efficiency, and responsible farming practices.
• Support innovation through the adoption of new technologies and improved management systems.