Pig Production Manager — Lead Farm Operations & Welfare

SunPork Group; Wasleys; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SunPork Group is Australia’s leading farmer-owned pork producer and a trusted name in the industry, delivering top-quality fresh Australian pork. The Production Manager role in South Australia leads a large-scale pig farming operation, driving performance, welfare, biosecurity and safety across all production stages.

Working with veterinary services, nutrition, genetics and operations, you will build a strong leadership team and drive continuous improvement to achieve outstanding operational

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial pig production or intensive livestock operations.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing leaders and building 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

Pig production

People leadership

Budget management

Data-driven problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Driver's license

Job description

SunPork Group is Australia’s leading farmer-owned pork producer and a trusted name in the industry, delivering top-quality fresh Australian pork. The Production Manager role in South Australia leads a large-scale pig farming operation, driving performance, welfare, biosecurity and safety across all production stages.

Working with veterinary services, nutrition, genetics and operations, you will build a strong leadership team and drive continuous improvement to achieve outstanding operational