Farm Operations Manager

QL Ansan Poultry Farm Sdn Bhd (Kulim); Kedah; On-site; MYR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

QL Ansan Poultry Farm Sdn Bhd (Kulim) is seeking a seasoned Farm Operations Manager to partner with the General Manager in overseeing Layer Farm Production, Egg House and Logistics. The role focuses on driving operational excellence, productivity, and safe, compliant operations across the value chain.

You will lead diverse teams, optimize resources, monitor KPIs, implement cost-control programs, and foster a high-performance culture rooted in accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Agriculture, Animal Science, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of operational management experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in livestock operations, food manufacturing, or related industries.
• Proven track record in leading large teams and cross-functional operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Layer Farm Production, Egg House, and Logistics functions.
• Ensure production, quality, service, and operational targets are consistently achieved.
• Drive operational efficiency through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, and resources.
• Monitor operational KPIs, productivity, and cost performance to ensure optimal business results.
• Implement cost-control initiatives and operational efficiency improvement programs to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Analyze performance reports and implement corrective actions to address operational gaps and improve outcomes.
• Lead, coach, and develop managers, executives, supervisors, and operational teams.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, food safety requirements, workplace safety standards, and operational best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team management

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

Lead Operational Excellence in Integrated Poultry Farming

QL Farming Division is seeking experienced and results-driven Farm Operations Manager to support the General Manager in overseeing integrated poultry operations encompassing Layer Farm Production, Egg House, and Logistics. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, enhancing productivity, optimizing resources, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and delivering sustainable business performance across the value chain.

Operations Management

• Oversee daily operations of Layer Farm Production, Egg House, and Logistics functions.
• Ensure production, quality, service, and operational targets are consistently achieved.
• Drive operational efficiency through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, and resources.
• Monitor operational KPIs, productivity, and cost performance to ensure optimal business results.
• Implement cost-control initiatives and operational efficiency improvement programs to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Analyze performance reports and implement corrective actions to address operational gaps and improve outcomes.
• Lead, coach, and develop managers, executives, supervisors, and operational teams.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, food safety requirements, workplace safety standards, and operational best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of operational management experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in livestock operations, food manufacturing, or related industries.
• Proven track record in leading large teams and managing cross-functional operations.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, cost control, quality systems, food safety, and workplace safety.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on, results-oriented, and passionate about driving operational excellence.

Why Join QL?

• Be part of one of Malaysia's leading integrated agribusiness companies.
• Lead strategic operations that directly impact business growth and performance.
• Drive transformation and operational excellence initiatives.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Farm Operations Manager?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

QL Ansan Poultry Farm Sdn Bhd (QLAPF) is a member of QL Resources Berhad under Integrated Livestock Farming division. As a member of QL Group, QLAPF shares the same mission, vision and core values. QLAPF mission is to create nourishing products from agro based resources leading to benefit for all parties. Core values of Integrity, win-win, teamwork, and innovation drive us to achieve our vision of being the preferred global agro based enterprise.

QLAPF is committed to produce fresh and high quality eggs for Malaysia market. Besides, it also fast expanding its capacity to produce quality chicken eggs catering to the needs of customer.

In view of our business expansion, we invite highly motivated candidates to apply the following position.

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