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SalaryJBS 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 is a part of the global JBS business, the largest animal protein business in the world, and the second largest food company, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. JBS Australia's Northern (beef) and Southern (beef and lamb) Divisions operate 10 processing plants and 6 feedlots across eastern Australia. The operation drives and fosters the JBS culture of excellence and believes success is achieved through hard work. JBS can provide you with more than a job, it can provide a long-term rewarding career.Strategically located on the Liverpool Plains, 35km west of Quirindi, north west NSW, JBS Australia's Caroona Feedlot employs approximately 35 people and includes a dryland and irrigation farming operation. With a licensed capacity of 28,000 head, access to an extensive network of quality cattle and ideally placed between the Riverina & Beef City plants, makes it a vital asset in the supply of grain fed cattle for both the JBS Queensland and New South Wales based processing facilities. The farm supplies the grain, silage and hay required for the cattle in the feedlot.About the role:We are looking for an experienced Feedlot Manager and leader who has a passion for livestock production, a focus on feedlot performance, and the ability to ensure the feedlot delivers on its quality and livestock specification requirements. The successful candidate will be an inclusive leader, with a focus on people safety and regulatory compliance, who can foster a high performing culture. The Feedlot Manager has full responsibilities for the site operations together with responsibilities as a critical leader of our Northern Operations Grain-fed business.Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership across a diverse team encouraging an inclusive, safe, and productive team environment.
- Complete site operational and financial management.
- Oversee the effective implementation and coordination of the Feeding and Milling, Animal Health and Induction, Maintenance and Manure, and the quality, safety and administration teams.
- Ensure that all regulatory and quality assurance requirements are met.
- Provide on time and accurate management reports and information.
- People management with a focus on site safety
- Integrate operations with the broader JBS grain-fed business.
- A proven ability to take ownership, show initiative, and develop strategic and operational plans.
- Extensive knowledge and experience managing a high intensity and complex primary production environment at a senior level. This will ideally include experience leading within a feedlot environment.
- A working knowledge and the ability to manage compliance across a range of regulatory environments.
- Knowledge and experience of coaching and mentoring other leaders in a primary production environment.
