Assistant Breeder Farm Manager - Lockwood Office
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
The Assistant Broiler Breeder Manager supports the operational performance, compliance, and continuous improvement of 15 broiler breeder rearing and laying farms. The role ensures production targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, quality assurance, safety, and cost control.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Production Management
Monitor body weight, uniformity, feed and water consumption
Review mortality, culls, egg production and egg quality
Analyse weekly and monthly production data and implement corrective actions
Ensure management aligns with breed standards and company procedures
Be involved in all flock livestock key activities both for rearing & laying
Leadership and People Development
Provide leadership and coaching to 12 Farm Managers
Promote a culture of safety, welfare and accountability
Support recruitment, training and performance management
Monitor labour efficiency and workforce planning
Animal Welfare and Biosecurity
Ensure compliance with welfare standards and industry codes
Conduct regular farm inspections and welfare assessments
Enforce strict biosecurity across all sites
Investigate disease events, elevated mortality or welfare concerns
Quality and Compliance
Ensure compliance with biosecurity, food safety, environmental and WHS requirements
Support internal and external audits and close corrective actions
Oversee sampling programs including environmental, egg, water and feed testing
Ensure correct sample collection, labelling, storage and submission
Maintain accurate records and investigate any adverse results
Ensure Farm Managers are trained in correct sampling procedures
Cost and Resource Management
Support the monitoring feed usage, labour, utilities and consumables
Ensure the department remains within budget
Identify efficiency and cost improvement opportunities
Maintenance and Infrastructure
Support preventative maintenance programs
Identify and prioritise repair and capital requirements
Ensure equipment and environmental systems operate effectively
Communication and Reporting
Provide regular performance reports to the Broiler Breeder Manager
Facilitate performance review meetings with Farm Managers
Ensure accurate and timely data reporting
Liaise with technical, veterinary, hatchery and feed supplier
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)
Production
Rearing body weight within ±3% of breed standard
Uniformity at transfer ≥ 80%
Hen-day production and chicks/Hen Housed at or above target
Mortality within company standards
Welfare and Biosecurity
100% compliance in welfare and biosecurity audits
Zero major biosecurity breaches
Welfare or disease issues investigated within 24 hours
Quality and Compliance
100% completion of scheduled sampling programs
Zero missed or late samples
All adverse results investigated and actions completed within 48 hours
Successful completion of all audits
Safety and People
Zero Lost Time Injuries
100% completion of required training
Annual performance reviews completed
Cost Control
Feed usage within ±2% of standard
Labour and operating costs within budget
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum 5 years poultry production experience (broiler breeder preferred)
This is a Senior management position suited to an ambitious person seeking to advance their career
Experience managing multiple sites and teams
Strong knowledge of breeder performance and flock management
Understanding of biosecurity, welfare and WHS
Strong analytical and communication skills
Current driver’s licence
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Results-focused and accountable
Practical, hands-on leadership style
Strong attention to detail
Ability to drive continuous improvement
Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may change from time to time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform additional tasks as directed by management.