Operations Manager

We have an incredible opportunity for an experienced and passionate Farm and Operations Manager to join our team.

Reporting to our Executive General Manager of SunPork Farms , this role is a critical leadership role that is focused on improving our systems , ensuring efficiency and achieving key business objectives .

You will be responsible for overseeing multiple farm locations across the Goondiwindi, Darling Downs and Western downs regions in regional QLD, Australia .

SunPork Company Benefits

As a SunPork employee you will be able to take advantage of the following :

Lead and manage large-scale pig farming operations

Fully maintained company vehicle

Subsidised accommodation

Competitive remuneration

About the Role

As an Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for :

Overseeing multiple pig farming operations, ensuring productivity goals, financial targets and health and safety standards are met

Leading and developing a culturally diverse team, fostering a high performance and engaged workplace culture

The preparation and management of budgets, overseeing capital expenditure projects and tracking key performance metrics

Managing farm biosecurity, herd health and animal welfare programs to meet regulatory and company standards

Engaging with external stakeholders across the board for all things necessary to the operational management of the farms

Ensuring environmental and sustainability compliance across multiple farm locations according to local, state, national and internal company regulations

Leading and taking part in production improvement projects as they apply to the farms and locations you’ll be overseeing

About You

In looking for a valuable addition to our team, our ideal candidate will have :

Strong leadership experience in the pork or intensive animal production industry

Robust knowledge of herd health, feed nutrition, quality control and farm biosecurity

Proven experience in financial and operational management, including budget reporting and development and performance reporting

Ability to problem-solve and manage complex farm operations with exceptional communication and people management skills

Certifications / Degrees in Agriculture or Rural Operations – strongly preferred

About Us

SunPork Group is Australia’s leading farmer-owned and operated pork producer, committed to delivering the highest quality fresh Australian pork to market. With over 1,800 employees across 52 locations in Australia and New Zealand, we take pride in being a trusted name in the industry.

We’re passionate about what we do through our commitment to growth , to our people and to the responsible and ethical care of our animals —ensuring their wellbeing, health and comfort, is at the heart of everything we do.

SunPork Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment.

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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 an operations manager? How many years of people management experience do you have? What's your expected annual base salary? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

Farming, Animals & Conservation 1,001-5,000 employees

The SunPork Group holds a unique position in the Australian market – with complete vertical integration across our supply chain.

From gold standard genetics, feed production and farming, right through to processing, distribution and sales – we are one of the only pork producers in the country that has the pleasure to govern every single element that contributes to the finest tasting pork in Australia.

Today the SunPork Group is the largest pig farming integrator in Australia with over 52,000 sows under management, which will see us produce more than 1 million pigs and over 80 million kgs of the highest quality pork annually.

The SunPork Group holds a unique position in the Australian market – with complete vertical integration across our supply chain.

From gold standard genetics, feed production and farming, right through to processing, distribution and sales – we are one of the only pork producers in the country that has the pleasure to govern every single element that contributes to the finest tasting pork in Australia.

Today the SunPork Group is the largest pig farming integrator in Australia with over 52,000 sows under management, which will see us produce more than 1 million pigs and over 80 million kgs of the highest quality pork annually.

What can I earn as an Operations Manager

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