AddressAbout Us
JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon.
JBS Australia's Northern Division operates five strategically placed processing facilities as well as five feedlots across Queensland and New South Wales, with access to an extensive network of quality cattle. Our network provides the ability to meet the specific demands of various market segments with an extensive range of grain-fed and pasture-fed products. With approximately 15,000 employees spread across our offices, processing plants and feedlots, JBS Australia exports to more than 50 countries around the world.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the CEO of JBS Australia, the position of General Manager - Livestock, Northern Operations is responsible for a number of key focus areas including:
- Leading the Northern Livestock function to ensure consistent supply of cattle to our northern processing facilities and feedlots;
- Working collaboratively with operations, sales, and finance to ensure the ongoing profitability and success of the business regarding the market and business opportunities; &
- Setting the strategic direction regarding the livestock purchased for both processing and feedlots.
You will achieve this by undertaking the following key responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing the Livestock strategy for the Northern business
- Leading and engaging a geographically dispersed Livestock team to ensure team engagement and targets are achieved
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including key industry bodies
- Assessing and implementing strategies connected to a rapidly changing beef industry, including data driven analytics and sustainability
- Collaborating with the Southern Livestock team to ensure consistency across the business
- Undertaking travel as required to engage with team members, suppliers and other industry members
- Providing technical livestock expertise to the team and the business
- Providing livestock market forecasts and reports as required
About You
- Experienced senior leader with a demonstrated ability to effectively lead change, influence and engage a large team
- Demonstrated extensive livestock knowledge gained from experience within the beef production and cattle industry
- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain key relationships
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Demonstrated computer literacy in MS Excel, Word and Outlook
- Energetic, passionate and enthusiastic with a demonstrated focus on system improvement
Why work for JBS Australia?
- Access to novated leasing options
- Heavily discounted meat products
- Retail discounts with national partners
- Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Interested? APPLY NOW!
If you have any queries regarding this opportunity, please email Melinda Weir (Talent & Community Engagement Specialist) - melinda.weir@jbssa.com.au
