Pig Farm Production Manager — Lead & Optimize Operations

SunPork Group; Wasleys; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Career development opportunities

Leading pork production business

Job summary

SunPork Group is seeking a Production Manager to lead a large-scale pig farming operation in South Australia. This critical leadership role is responsible for driving production performance across all stages of production while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, safety and team engagement.

Working closely with specialist teams across veterinary services, nutrition, genetics and operations, you will lead farm performance, develop a strong leadership team and drive

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial pig production or intensive livestock operations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing leaders and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of animal welfare, biosecurity and production systems.
• Experience managing budgets, labour and operational performance.
• Data-driven with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Section Managers and farm teams to achieve production targets.
• Drive performance across breeding, farrowing, weaner and grower operations.
• Champion animal welfare, herd health and biosecurity standards.
• Manage site budgets, labour planning and operational performance.
• Oversee farm infrastructure, maintenance programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental and industry requirements.
• Foster a strong safety culture and promote safe work practices across the site.
• Analyse production data and implement improvement opportunities to optimise results.

Skills

Leadership

Budgets

Data-driven

Communication

Stakeholder management

Driver's licence

Job description

SunPork Group is seeking a Production Manager to lead a large-scale pig farming operation in South Australia. This critical leadership role is responsible for driving production performance across all stages of production while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, safety and team engagement.

Working closely with specialist teams across veterinary services, nutrition, genetics and operations, you will lead farm performance, develop a strong leadership team and drive