Piggery Operations Manager

JOBSTAR PTY LTD; Lake Bolac; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

JOBSTAR PTY LTD in Victoria is seeking a Senior Stockperson (Piggery) / Operations Manager to lead day-to-day piggery operations, oversee staff, livestock welfare and production targets. This hands-on senior role requires practical experience in commercial pig production, strong leadership, and a commitment to biosecurity, QA and safety standards.

You will supervise breeding, farrowing, feed systems and maintenance of facilities, while coordinating with management to drive productivity and

Qualifications

• Substantial practical experience in commercial pig production.
• Ability to supervise and train staff in livestock operations.
• Knowledge of biosecurity, QA, workplace health and safety.
• Experience with production monitoring and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day piggery operations and staff.
• Monitor pig health, welfare, and feeding.
• Oversee breeding, farrowing, and artificial breeding where required.
• Maintain production records and report performance.
• Coordinate maintenance of piggery facilities and equipment.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Animal welfare

Biosecurity

Livestock management

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Expected Salary: 120000 AUD / Year Braebrook Pastoral Company is seeking an experienced Senior Stockperson (Piggery) / Operations Manager to join our large-scale piggery operation in South West Victoria. This is a senior, hands-on position responsible for supervising and participating in the day-to-day operation of the piggery, including livestock production, animal health and welfare, staff supervision, production systems, Quality Assurance and maintenance of piggery facilities and equipment.

The successful applicant will have substantial practical experience in commercial pig production, together with the ability to supervise and train staff, monitor production performance and ensure appropriate animal welfare, biosecurity, safety and quality standards are maintained. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and participate in the day-to-day operation of the piggery, including staff, livestock, facilities, equipment, supplies and production activities.

Supervise and participate in daily livestock inspections, monitoring pig health, welfare, feeding, water supply, housing and environmental conditions. Monitor animal health and oversee appropriate husbandry, preventative health, vaccination, medication and treatment procedures. Supervise and participate in breeding and reproductive activities, including monitoring breeding stock, mating, farrowing and artificial breeding procedures where required.

Oversee the management and selection of breeding stock and pigs for sale, including stock movements and achievement of production specifications and targets. Oversee feed milling, feed rations and feeding systems and monitor feed performance, livestock condition and feed efficiency. Monitor piggery environmental and climate-control systems to maintain appropriate production and animal welfare conditions.

Maintain and oversee Quality Assurance, biosecurity, quarantine, animal welfare, environmental and workplace health and safety requirements. Supervise and maintain accurate production, livestock, health, treatment, farrowing, stock and inventory records and report on production performance and outcomes. Coordinate preventative maintenance and identify and address maintenance requirements relating to piggery facilities, plant, machinery and equipment.

Maintain appropriate standards of site hygiene, cleanliness, pest control and biosecurity. Assist with the procurement and management of feed, piggery inputs, supplies and consumables. Supervise, coordinate, induct and provide training and guidance to piggery staff and less experienced stockpersons.

Work closely with management to monitor production results, identify operational issues and implement improvements to productivity and piggery operations. REQUIREMENTS Substantial practical experience in commercial pig production and piggery operations.

Demonstrated ability to supervise, coordinate and train staff in a livestock production environment. Sound knowledge of pig husbandry, breeding, farrowing, animal health, nutrition and welfare. Experience with production monitoring, livestock management and maintaining accurate operational records.

Knowledge of biosecurity, disease prevention, Quality Assurance, workplace health and safety, and environmental management. Ability to identify operational issues, monitor production performance and implement practical improvements. Practical skills in operating, monitoring and maintaining piggery equipment, machinery and facilities.

Strong communication, leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work hands-on in a large-scale piggery environment and manage competing operational priorities. Commitment to maintaining high standards of animal welfare, hygiene, safety and production efficiency.

Applicants must be living in Australia with an easy reach to Lake Bolac Regional, VIC.