Whenby Livestock Supervisor

Genus Plc; Whenby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biotechnology company is seeking a Livestock Supervisor to oversee operations at their Whenby facility. The role involves leading teams, ensuring animal welfare standards, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of supervisory experience in animal handling, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and sustainability. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including holidays, training, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holidays

Full training provided

NFU Pension

Health Cash back scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Employee share plan

Enhanced maternity leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years supervisory experience in animal handling (bovine preferred).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to optimize production and costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage livestock handlers.
• Oversee operational performance across various metrics.
• Collaborate on biosecurity and welfare standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience in animal handling

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Tools

Lean methodologies

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Job description

Genus PLC is a FTSE 250 company operating in over 70 countries, pioneering bovine and porcine genetics to transform how we nourish the world. We're seeking a Livestock Supervisor to lead operations at our Whenby facility, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, and operational excellence. Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. With a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing, we are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world—a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage livestock handlers, fostering a culture of safety, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee operational performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory, ensuring KPIs are met.
• Collaborate with veterinary, laboratory, and quality teams to maintain biosecurity and welfare standards.
• Drive process improvements using Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Manage documentation and reporting for all barn activities.
• Support sustainable land use, bedding, feed, and crop generation at the facility.
• Develop staff plans, onboarding programs, and training initiatives to build high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supervisory experience in animal handling (bovine preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability to optimize production and costs using continuous improvement tools.
• Experience with Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma preferred.
• Commitment to safety, biosecurity, and sustainability.

Benefits

• 25 days holidays
• Full training provided
• NFU Pension
• Health Cash back scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee share plan
• Enhanced maternity leave: 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP
• Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages)

Company Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.