Senior Operations Manager - Broilers

Avara Foods Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

33 days holiday

Pension 6%

Private medical

Life assurance

Discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Avara Foods Ltd is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead the Broiler Team across Central and Southern England. You will oversee production across ~150 farms, manage contract growers and a team of Contract Production Managers to deliver growth with quality, welfare and cost controls.

The role demands strong leadership across multiple sites, a focus on welfare, biosecurity and continuous improvement, and close collaboration with commercial and farm networks.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in poultry/broiler production or a comparable multi-site operation.
• Proven ability to lead operational teams across geographically dispersed sites.
• Strong understanding of welfare, biosecurity and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver broiler production across ~150 farms in Central and Southern England.
• Manage contract growers and lead Contract Production Managers.
• Drive performance, accountability and continuous improvement across the grower base.
• Ensure bird welfare, food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Support the growth plan while maintaining efficiency and standards.

Skills

Senior operations leadership

Poultry/broiler experience

Multi-site management

Contract grower relationships

Financial acumen

Job description

About the Role:

Who are we, and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

About the Role:

Are you an experienced poultry operations leader with a proven track record in people management? Do you have experience leading performance across a multi-site agricultural operation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where strong grower relationships, welfare and operational delivery are critical?

We are looking for a highly competent and motivated Senior Operations Manager to lead our Broiler Team, supporting operations across Central and Southern England

What will you be doing as a Senior Operations Manager at Avara?

Lead and deliver broiler production across a 150 farms in Central and Southern England, ensuring the business achieves budgeted bird numbers at the required cost, quality, and welfare standards. The role is responsible for managing contract grower relationships, leading a team of Contract Production Managers, and delivering sustainable growth in line with company requirements.

What will your key responsibilities as a Senior Operations Manager include?

The Senior Operations Manager – Broilers, is accountable for the operational, commercial and relationship performance of broiler production across approximately 150 farms in Central and Southern England.

• Deliver budgeted volumes of birds to the required specification, ensuring optimal cost efficiency and consistent product quality.


• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with contract growers, ensuring alignment with company standards, performance expectations and long-term partnership success.


• Lead, coach and develop a team of Contract Production Managers to drive performance, accountability and continuous improvement across the contract grower base.


• Maintain and promote the highest standards of bird welfare, people safety and food safety, ensuring all operations meet or exceed regulatory and company expectations.


• Support and deliver the business growth plan, increasing bird volume capability in line with company strategy while maintaining efficiency and standards.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Significant experience in poultry, broiler production or a comparable multi-site agricultural operation.


• Experience leading operational teams through managers across a geographically dispersed farm network.


• Proven ability to build productive contract grower or external partner relationships and improve operational and commercial outcomes.


• Strong understanding of broiler production, bird welfare, biosecurity, assurance standards and poultry industry requirements.


• Senior strategic and operational leadership.


• Multi-site agricultural and supply chain operations management.


• Contract grower relationship management and performance improvement.


• Financial and commercial acumen.


• Negotiation, influencing and constructive challenge.

The benefits of working for Avara Foods:

As a Senior Operations Manageryou will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:

• Competitive salary


• Car allowance


• 33days holiday allowance


• 6%pension


• Private medical self & partner/child


• Life assurance/insurance


• Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets!


• Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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