Production Team Leader

Are you someone with experience around poultry breeding equipment? Are you looking for a permanent position?

Your new company
My client is a leading Australian poultry breeder and producer, supplying customers across the Australian layer industry. With an established operation in Central Victoria, they are looking for an experienced poultry professional who can step into a hands-on leadership role, take ownership of day-to-day activities and get the best out of a small team.
Your new role 
Working closely with the Farm Manager, you'll lead a team of 3–5 Farm Hands and ensure daily production activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards. Your responsibilities will include:

Leading, supporting and providing direction to a small farm team

Ensuring daily activities and management instructions are followed through

Supporting flock management and poultry handling activities

Maintaining high biosecurity, animal welfare and quality standards

Monitoring farm equipment and escalating maintenance issues

Helping train and develop employees across the operation

Supporting the Farm Manager and participating in an agreed on-call roster

What you'll need to succeed 

• Previous experience within commercial poultry, breeding, broilers or layers
• Experience leading or supervising people, ideally within farming or production
• Strong people skills with the ability to build trust and get buy-in from your team
• Experience working with poultry equipment and farm operations
• Reliable, hands-on and comfortable taking responsibility
• Basic computer skills • Current driving licence and reliable transport
• Full Australian working rights

What you'll get in return 

• Salary up to $78K + Super 
• Permanent position with an established Australian poultry producer 
• Annual performance bonus opportunity 
• Additional payments when rostered on-call 
• Genuine progression towards Farm Manager in the coming years 
• Certificate III in Poultry Production is supported and paid for if required. uniforms and required work equipment supplied 
• Opportunity to lead your own team and have real responsibility

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Keanu White for a confidential discussion on Keanu.White@hays.com.au or 0490440930
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