Broiler Manager

The Lucas Group Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Relocation assistance

Career development

Job summary

The Lucas Group Pty Ltd seeks a Broiler Manager to lead the Broiler Services Representatives team and oversee the performance of 48 broiler farms across Southeast Queensland. You will drive farm performance, efficiency, and safety while ensuring compliance with welfare and biosecurity standards.

In this role you’ll monitor daily broiler operations, manage contractors and transport, and develop your team to deliver production targets and high-quality outputs across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of poultry experience, preferably in broiler production.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Experience managing contractors, transport or livestock logistics.
• Strong knowledge of poultry production, animal health, welfare and welfare legislation.
• Understanding of food safety, biosecurity and WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Broiler Service Representatives.
• Oversee performance and day-to-day servicing of contract broiler farms.
• Ensure growers provide frequent, accurate performance data.
• Liaise with live haul contractor for catching and transport across SE QLD.
• Ensure compliance with standard procedures and animal welfare legislation.
• Monitor operational KPIs and Chain of Responsibility compliance.
• Drive productivity, animal welfare and operational standards improvements.

Skills

Poultry production

People leadership

Contractor management

Food safety & compliance

Operational KPI tracking

Job description

The Lucas Group is searching for a Broiler Manager to lead the Broiler Services Representatives team and oversee the performance of 48 broiler farms in Southeast Queensland.

Join a well-established iconic Australian FMCG business with a history spanning generations and a strong focus on quality, innovation and sustainable growth. You’ll play key role in driving broiler farm performance and delivering farm efficiency, productivity and operational targets.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the team and growers, you'll monitor daily broiler operations and drive improvements in production, bird health, welfare and efficiency. You'll also manage transport contractors, ensuring the timely and compliant movement of live birds across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 5 Broiler Service Representatives.
• Oversee the performance and day-to-day servicing of contract broiler farms.
• Ensure contract growers are providing frequent, accurate performance data.
• Liaise with the appointed live haul contractor for catching and transportation operations across SE QLD.
• Ensure compliance with Group Minimum Standard Procedures, Group Quality Procedures and Animal Welfare Legislation.
• Monitor operational KPIs and Chain of Responsibility compliance.
• Drive improvements in productivity, animal welfare and operational standards.

The Lucas Group is searching for a Broiler Manager to lead the Broiler Services Representatives team and oversee the performance of 48 broiler farms in Southeast Queensland.

Join a well-established iconic Australian FMCG business with a history spanning generations and a strong focus on quality, innovation and sustainable growth. You’ll play key role in driving broiler farm performance and delivering farm efficiency, productivity and operational targets.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the team and growers, you'll monitor daily broiler operations and drive improvements in production, bird health, welfare and efficiency. You'll also manage transport contractors, ensuring the timely and compliant movement of live birds across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 5 Broiler Service Representatives.
• Oversee the performance and day-to-day servicing of contract broiler farms.
• Ensure contract growers are providing frequent, accurate performance data.
• Liaise with the appointed live haul contractor for catching and transportation operations across SE QLD.
• Ensure compliance with Group Minimum Standard Procedures, Group Quality Procedures and Animal Welfare Legislation.
• Monitor operational KPIs and Chain of Responsibility compliance.
• Drive improvements in productivity, animal welfare and operational standards.

About You

• 5+ years' poultry experience (preferably in broiler production).
• Experience managing complex agricultural operations.
• Proven people leadership and team development skills.
• Strong knowledge of poultry production, animal health and welfare.
• Experience managing contractors, transport or livestock logistics.
• Understanding of food safety, biosecurity, WHS and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of Chain of Responsibility requirements.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to travel extensively and work early mornings or nights when required.

Details

• Attractive salary package plus company vehicle.
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate.
• Career development opportunities within a large FMCG business.
• A supportive workplace with a focus on safety, wellbeing and development.

Applicants must have full rights to work in Australia.