Breeder Farm Manager

Baiada is a privately owned Australian Company providing premium quality poultry products throughout Australia. We operate throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia with our Head Office based in Pendle Hill. Our brands include Lilydale Free Range and Steggles and we have a proud reputation for upholding traditional family-oriented values. At Baiada Poultry our primary objective is to provide our customers with the highest quality products and excellent service.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Breeder Farm Manager to join our team at Darlington Point, NSW 2607.

The position of Breeder Farm Manager is primarily responsible for achieving maximum productivity and liveability from breeder farms, (as measured against agreed Key Performance Indicators), and ensuring that all work is carried out in a safe manner and adhere to Baiada standards and systems.

The position reports to the Regional Livestock Manager and Livestock Area Manager – Breeders and has direct working relationships with the cleanout crew, the maintenance staff, Baiada contractors, other breeder farm staff and relevant livestock clerical staff.

Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):

The position is also responsible for supervision of other areas of the breeder farm as agreed with the Regional Livestock Manager and Livestock Area Manager.

• Direct operations and make decisions with higher management.
• Operate farm and equipment safely.
• Supervise, train, and document staff.
• Ensure livestock care and maintain records.
• Implement and monitor WHS policies.
• Investigate incidents and recommend actions.
• Ensure employee compliance and training.
• Conduct safety inspections and address hazards.
• Manage contractors on site.
• Comply with national environmental policy and ensure employee understanding.
• Manage environmental regulations and waste disposal.
• Report environmental concerns and incidents promptly.
• Record measurements to meet standards.
• Monitor adherence through audits and reviews.
• The Position is accessible and responds promptly.
• The Position informs relevant persons about farm matters.
• Identify improvement areas and participate in problem-solving teams.
• Implement improvement programs from management.
• The position report regularly on performance and plan corrective actions.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in livestock management
• Current driver’s license (ability to drive a tractor where applicable)
• Proven animal husbandry skills
• Proven skills in management of personnel
• A sound knowledge of quality systems, WHS and CoR procedures and an understanding of how day to day activities could impact on the environment.
• Experience in the poultry industry, specifically breeder farming
• Undertake Certificate III in Poultry Production qualification (if required)

A pre-employment medical, as well as a national criminal record check may be required as part of our recruitment process.

**No agencies please

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,515.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person