Poultry Operations Leader - Breeder to Hatchery

Quantum Foods; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package andBenefits

Job summary

Quantum Foods is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Bergvlei layer livestock business from Roodepoort, Gauteng. You will oversee end-to-end operations, drive profitability, and coach a high-performance team across breeder, rearing and hatchery activities.

The role emphasizes cost control, strategic planning, and expanding market share within South Africa and other African markets, with emphasis on delivering operational excellence and governance, within approved budgets.

Qualifications

• Role requires senior operational management experience in poultry/agriculture.
• Strong budgeting, cost control and profitability management.
• Proven ability to interpret production data and guide decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bergvlei operational and financial performance.
• Drive profitability, budgets and business objectives.
• Optimise breeder, rearing and hatchery performance.
• Manage costs across the value chain within budgets.
• Oversee capital projects and ensure timely delivery.
• Grow market share locally and in other African markets.
• Develop a high-performance culture and accountability.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Budgeting

Cost control

Strategic planning

Poultry/Animal production

Multi-site management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Tertiary qualification in Agriculture/Animal Production

Job description

Quantum Foods is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Bergvlei layer livestock business from Roodepoort, Gauteng. You will oversee end-to-end operations, drive profitability, and coach a high-performance team across breeder, rearing and hatchery activities.

The role emphasizes cost control, strategic planning, and expanding market share within South Africa and other African markets, with emphasis on delivering operational excellence and governance, within approved budgets.