Full time
Agright is a newly established agribusiness that specializes in poultry farming and agribusiness investment.
Its founder and shareholders have in excess of 30 years of experience in the meat chicken industry and are looking to grow the business and bring staff and stakeholders on the journey.
Agright currently operates across Australia and New Zealand.
We are seeking an experienced Broiler Farm Manager to manage modern Barn Chicken Farms in Carrathool Shire, North West of Griffith NSW.
The role is a live-in position and accommodation will be provided.
Role Description:
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Farm Manager to autonomously manage all aspects of the farming operations – postcode 2652.
In this role, you will be responsible for whole of site management with the greatest priority being the welfare of the chickens that Agright is entrusted to care for.
You will ensure the facilities are maintained to the highest standard and the site is immaculately presented at all times, whilst ensuring that the business operates efficiently to deliver agreed performance targets.
This role reports directly to the Regional Operations Manager.
You will lead a team of up to eight staff and be involved with managing the relevant contractors.
Duties include
(but not limited to):
Monitoring and reporting on KPI's and other metrics as required.
Creating an environment that drives continuous improvement in all aspects of the farming department, environmental awareness, animal welfare, quality, productivity, and safety.
Ensuring biosecurity, health and safety, environmental, and animal welfare procedures are always adhered to.
Ensuring positive working relationships are maintained with producer company representatives.
Using best practice and innovative shed management techniques in order to ensure optimum bird growing requirements without compromising any animal welfare and processor standards.
Maintaining and presenting the farm and the structures to the highest standards possible at all times.
Training, motivating, and leading the farming team to achieve quality outcomes in a professional manner.
Direct Reports:
An assistant farm manager and a trainee farm manager will report to this position and the three roles will work within a 24/7 farm monitoring roster.
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate the following:
5 years experience in managing fully environmentally controlled broiler farms;
Proven people management and industrial relations skills;
Proven Workplace Health and Safety systems management and creating a culture of safety first in work practices;
Maintaining and managing key stakeholder relationships;
A desire to develop a continuous improvement culture that constantly delivers performance and process improvement;
Day-to-day on-site maintenance capabilities;
An ability to challenge the norm and think outside the box to achieve results;
Budget and cost management;
What we offer:
Career opportunities in a fast-growing industry where hard work is rewarded.
Agright is a market leader in its field and prides itself on ensuring candidates are well set up for a career in poultry.
Agright will invest in your development and career by being supportive and proactive.
A highly attractive remuneration package based on skills and experience, including - generous performance-based incentives, plus superannuation, new 4-bedroom house onsite accommodation including utilities ($85,000.00 to $110,000.00 base salary per annum, water, electricity, and gas).
All positions have the scope to progress into further levels of management as the operations continue to expand in several regions.
Your application will include the following questions:
This position requires you to have the right to work in Australia.
Do you have the right to work in Australia?
Applicants for this position must be an Australian citizen, Australian resident, or hold a valid Australian work visa.
Please apply below with a resume and cover letter.
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a Broiler Farm Manager?
How many years of people management experience do you have?
Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?
How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
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