Our client is a national red meat processor, wholesaler, and exporter with annual turnover of $180$220 million and around 240 staff across seven sites in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. Established in 1981, the company has grown from a family-run butcher into a trusted supplier of premium meat products to domestic and international customers. Following its recent acquisition by a well-capitalised private investment firm, the business is poised for strategic transformation and profitable growth. With strong brand equity, a high barrier to entry, this is a rare opportunity to lead a solid, scalable platform with a reputation for quality and reliability.The RoleReporting to the Board, the CEO will lead national operations through a period of performance improvement and growth. The focus will be on operational efficiency, disciplined execution, and market expansion.Key ResponsibilitiesLead all aspects of a multi-site protein processing and export businessDrive operational transformation and improve net profit marginBuild a culture of performance, dataled decisionmaking and accountabilityExpand Australian market presence and develop export channels into Asia, the Middle East, and the USAOversee safety, sustainability, and compliance across all sitesLead a highperforming executive team and build a unified organisational cultureReport regularly on financial, strategic, and operational performanceAbout YouYoure an experienced CEO or senior executive in the red meat, protein, or FMCG export sectors. You thrive in fastpaced, private capital environments and bring proven commercial acumen and leadership to drive measurable results.Key CriteriaExecutivelevel experience with full P&L responsibility in a multisite manufacturing/export settingProven track record in margin improvement, efficiency, and cultural transformationSkilled in financial interpretation, analytics, and performance metricsFamiliarity with postacquisition transformation and integrationStrong understanding of export markets across Asia, the Middle East, and the USAEnergetic, decisive, and commercially minded, with excellent stakeholder communication skillsThe BenefitsUp to $400,000 neg, base salary, commensurate with experienceShort and longterm incentive plans based on financial and operational performanceRelocation support availableFlexible location across Australia, with regular national and international travelWork closely with a highly experienced Executive Director and supportive boardChoose Agri TalentAgri Talent provides permanent recruitment and executive search services exclusively for Australian agribusiness. For more information, please contact Bruce Highfield, on 0473597*** #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Chief Executive Officer