Broiler Manager

Your opportunity to join us as Broiler Manager in Southeast QLD!  

As Broiler Manager you will lead a team of Broiler Servicepersons and oversee the detailed and diligent servicing of all contract broiler farms across SE QLD.  Reporting to the Farming Operations Manager, you will work closely with the farm managers to support the day-to-day operations of the broiler farms to ensure optimal compliance and performance including the achievement of volume, cost, profit, animal welfare, safety and quality objectives. 

Additionally, you will work with the transport contractor to manage the supply of live birds to the Primary Processing plant and the transportation of chicks from hatcheries to contract growers.  You will ensure the catching process, transportation, supply timing and live bird quality adheres to Group Minimum Standard Procedures, Group Quality Procedures and Animal Welfare Legislation. 

Our network spans a wide area across Southeast Queensland.  A company vehicle is included and we can offer a relocation package to the right applicant.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide support and guidance to the Broiler Service team across SE Queensland
• Lead, coach and mentor the Broiler Service team, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability
• Partner with contract growers and the Service team to drive improvement in the performance standards for growth, health, welfare and feed conversion of the broiler farms
• Monitor and report on the daily operations of the farms with responsibility for achieving optimal production standards and ensuring all livestock is treated humanely and in compliance with Inghams’ Minimum Standard Procedures
• Oversee catching and transport operations across SE QLD ensuring the timely and efficient supply of live birds to our primary processing plant, maintaining animal welfare standards at the highest level
• Oversee transportation of day-old chicks from hatcheries to farms
• Manage and monitor all logistics contracts and ensure requirements are met including liaising with live haul contractors and managing trucks and catching contractors
• Ensure animal welfare, quality and safety (including legislative COR compliance) is maintained during pickup, transport and lairage

Key requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' poultry experience, preferably in Broiler servicing
• Previous experience managing a complex of farms and leading teams
• Previous experience in transport and logistics with a strong understanding of compliance and safety particularly in COR
• Superior people leadership skills with the ability to build, lead and develop teams and create a positive and collaborative working environment
• Strong understanding of broiler and poultry welfare and sound knowledge of legislative and compliance requirements
• Experience monitoring compliance such as safety, quality, environmental, biosecurity and animal welfare
• Flexibility to work night and early morning shifts as required

We’re looking for people who are curious, caring, courageous and committed to join us; people who want to contribute their best work every single day and continue delivering deliciously good food that’s…Always Good!