Multi-Site Poultry Operations Manager

De Lacy Executive; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & performance bonus

Company car

Poultry training

Job summary

De Lacy Executive is seeking a capable leader to oversee a portfolio of poultry farms across the Devon region. You will balance regulatory compliance with operational performance and commercial delivery, guiding farm teams to maintain high welfare standards and audit readiness.

The role involves coordinating across sites to optimise processes, costs and performance. The successful candidate will bring poultry or meat supply chain experience, with a proven ability to manage multiple sites,

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, welfare and regulatory standards.
• Ability to drive cost-effective multi-site operations.
• Proven ability to improve processes and performance across teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with health and safety, welfare, biosecurity and industry assurance standards.
• Supporting cost control through effective management of labour, resources and operational expenditure.
• Building strong working relationships with farm managers and site teams to drive accountability and performance.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency and embed best practice across multiple sites.
• Leading farm audits and maintaining readiness for Red Tractor, environmental and internal compliance requirements.
• Monitoring operational performance, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Supporting employee performance, development and workforce planning activities.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of operational standards, productivity and commercial outcomes.

Skills

Poultry/Livestock experience

Compliance & regulatory knowledge

People leadership

Job description

De Lacy Executive is seeking a capable leader to oversee a portfolio of poultry farms across the Devon region. You will balance regulatory compliance with operational performance and commercial delivery, guiding farm teams to maintain high welfare standards and audit readiness.

The role involves coordinating across sites to optimise processes, costs and performance. The successful candidate will bring poultry or meat supply chain experience, with a proven ability to manage multiple sites,