Operations Manager

ELMO; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rural veterinary business is seeking an Operations Manager in Lethbridge. This senior leadership role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, staff management, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in animal husbandry and proven managerial skills to drive success within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary package based on experience

Company-provided phone and laptop

Uniform provided

Discounts from retail, travel, fitness, and health providers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ management experience.
• Experience in livestock handling and animal husbandry, with swine industry experience advantageous.
• Proven leadership and staff management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and mentoring the PSA team.
• Managing tenders, acquisitions, approvals, and ordering consumables.
• Contributing to financial management, including budgeting and P&L analysis.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Management Experience

Process Improvement

Operations Management

Analysis Skills

Warehouse Management System

Six Sigma

Lean

Supervising Experience

Retail Management

Job description

Operations Manager required at Pork Storks Australia

Description

Operations Manager - Pork Storks Lethbridge

Location: Lethbridge, 20-minute drive from Geelong

Salary: Attractive package based on skills and experience

Position: Senior leadership role within a leading rural veterinary business

About us :

Pork Storks Australia (PSA), part of Apiam Animal Health, is seeking an Operations Manager with animal husbandry or farming background and management experience to join our team at the Boar Stud in Lethbridge, Victoria.

Pork Storks Australia specializes in pig semen processing and delivery, operating two state-of-the-art facilities with superior health, environmental control, and quality management systems. PSA is part of Apiam Animal Health, a leading provider of veterinary services across rural and regional Australia.

About the position :

Reporting to the Intensive Business Manager, you will oversee the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the stud.

Key Responsibilities include :

• Supervising and mentoring the PSA team, including auditing facilities, animal husbandry, semen collection, processing, packaging, and liaising with logistics.
• Assisting with staff recruitment, training, development, and performance reviews.
• Managing tenders, acquisitions, approvals, and ordering consumables.
• Liaising with suppliers and contractors on equipment maintenance and building concerns.
• Contributing to financial management, including budgeting, P&L analysis, and expense approvals.
• Handling customer queries and resolving issues.
• Monitoring dispatch systems in collaboration with logistics supervisors.
• Coordinating with veterinarians on boar treatments, vaccinations, and quarantine procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with OH&S, building standards, and biosecurity protocols.
• Access to technical and business mentors, with opportunities to collaborate with the QLD PSA site.

About you :

• Experience in livestock handling and animal husbandry, with swine industry experience advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years’ management experience.
• Proven leadership and staff management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and maintain accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current Australian driver’s license.

Employee benefits :

• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Company-provided phone and laptop.
• Uniform provided.
• Discounts from retail, travel, fitness, and health providers.

How to apply :

To join our team, please apply here with your resume and cover letter. For more information, please contact us.

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills : Six Sigma, Lean, Management Experience, Process Improvement, Microsoft Outlook, Analysis Skills, Warehouse Management System, Operations Management, Kaizen, Leadership Experience, Supervising Experience, Retail Management