Breeder Farm Manager
Published | June 4, 2025 |
Location | Hamley Bridge, Australia |
Category | Management |
Job Type | Full-time |
Description
We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years.
A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together.
Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry.
Job Description
Your opportunity to join our team
As the Breeder Farm Manager in Hamley Bridge, SA, you will oversee a 6-shed farm that houses more than 80,000 birds, leading a dedicated team while taking full responsibility for the birds' care and the farm's daily operations. This role involves ensuring production targets are met, supervising and training staff, and maintaining strict adherence to biosecurity, health, and safety protocols.
Responsibilities include
Oversee the daily operations of the farm and staff with responsibility for achieving production standards
Husbandry management of the flock, ensuring all livestock is treated humanely, and in compliance with Ingham’s Minimum Standard Procedures
Mortality checks and managing vaccinations of the flock
Lead, coach, and develop the team to ensure they meet performance goals
Drive a strong safety culture and corrective and preventative safety programs with a focus on safety
Oversee all farm maintenance work and engage with contractors for repairs as required
Identify, drive and embed continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency programmes
Ensure Quarantine requirements are implemented, and Biosecurity measures adhered to
Operate and maintain technological systems and equipment used in farm production, including analysing data and preparing reports
Operate and maintain animal health and feed monitoring equipment
Provide advice on breeding selection and techniques
Examine and consider environmental and other factors that influence the growth, health and production of livestock
You will bring to this role
Previous hands-on experience in a similar farming operations role in the poultry industry or similar
Experience in leading, coaching and motivating a team
A good understanding of modern breeder farming methods, a commitment to animal welfare and an interest in, and understanding of, the ways in which farming impacts the environment
Ability to work outside in all weathers and undertake hand on jobs as well as attending to office duties
Strong computer skills with proficiency in the use of the Microsoft suite
High attention to detail and demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and organize work demands and meet tight deadlines
Demonstrated understanding and exposure to both Biosecurity and Animal Welfare principles
We’re looking for people who are curious, caring, courageous and committed to join us. People who want to contribute their best work every single day and continue delivering delicious food that’s… Always Good.
Inghams values diverse experiences. If your skills align with some but not all of the listed requirements, we encourage you to still apply and explore the opportunity to join our team.