Production Manager

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 and operated pork producer, committed to delivering the highest quality fresh Australian pork to market. With over 1,500 employees across 52 locations in Australia and New Zealand, we take pride in being a trusted name in the industry.

We’re passionate about what we do through our commitment togrowth, to ourpeopleand to theresponsible and ethical care of our animals—ensuring their wellbeing and health and comfort is at the heart of everything we do.

In joining us, you will become part of an ever-growing business – passionate about producing the best quality Aussie pork for Aussie plates – from farm to plate.

Job Description

SunPork 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 continuous improvement to deliver outstanding operational outcomes.

Key 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.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

• 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.

Why Join SunPork?

• Lead a strategically important farming operation.
• Influence performance and continuous improvement outcomes.
• Work alongside industry-leading experts in production, nutrition, genetics and animal health.
• Join Australia's leading integrated pork production business.
• Competitive remuneration package and career development opportunities.

If you're passionate about pig production, people leadership and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.