Senior Broiler Farm Manager – South Australia

Baiada Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baiada Poultry seeks an experienced Broiler Farm Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of broiler farms in the Gawler and Northern Adelaide region. You will lead the Livestock Department, manage budgets, KPI analysis, staff performance, and coordinate with farm managers, contractors, veterinarians, feedmills and processing plants to ensure welfare, biosecurity and food safety.

This role demands strong leadership, planning, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in productivity and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in poultry husbandry.
• Strong animal husbandry and poultry knowledge.
• Leadership and staff supervision experience.
• Strong planning, organisational and time-management skills.
• Experience in managing KPIs, budget and costs.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadline.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Broiler Livestock Department to achieve productivity and performance targets.
• Manage budget and costs, including reporting and corrective actions.
• Manage and analyse data in achieving KPI’s.
• Project manage specific activities and projects.
• Lead and supervise staff including performance management, problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Provide Operational and strategic direction for broiler farming activities.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders including farm managers, contractors, veterinarians, feedmill, hatcheries, processing plants and other internal departments.
• Ensure animal welfare, health, biosecurity and food safety standards are maintained as per company standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, WHS, environmental, quality and Chain of Responsibility requirements.
• Ensure compliance of company and contract farms with third party standards.
• Monitor and analyse flock condition including feed, water, temperature and health to maximise performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain effective stakeholder relationship.

Skills

Poultry husbandry

Leadership

KPI management

Budget management

Planning

Job description

Baiada Poultry seeks an experienced Broiler Farm Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of broiler farms in the Gawler and Northern Adelaide region. You will lead the Livestock Department, manage budgets, KPI analysis, staff performance, and coordinate with farm managers, contractors, veterinarians, feedmills and processing plants to ensure welfare, biosecurity and food safety.

This role demands strong leadership, planning, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in productivity and