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Piggery Operations Manager Agri-Nomics is seeking an Operations Manager on behalf of a client. This is a new position for the business and we are thinking of it as an apprentice manager. We are looking for a motivated person who loves pork production to do their apprenticeship under the existing business owner so that the business owner can retire in 5 years time! This is an exceptional and unique opportunity to join a terrific family business and drive the business forward. The large-scale piggery located in South West Victoria is the cornerstone of the operation and has achieved great production and profit through attention to detail. There is a broadacre cropping business that operates in conjunction with the piggery and there are also significant plans for future expansion of the piggery enterprise! Responsibilities Learn the business, culture, production system and key decision-making points from the business owner. So that over time, you will be responsible for: o Staffing and culture o Feed milling and feed ration o Procurement of all piggery inputs o Sales agreements and producing pigs to specification, new market opportunities o Development and establishment of new piggery sites o Maintenance and cleanliness of the site o Health, Safety and Environment, including pig health! o Reporting to the Board (family and advisors) o Piggery profit. Attributes High level of computer literacy and piggery climate control computer management. Ability to take instruction and guidance from the business owner. 3 or more years experience in a similar role at senior manager level Passion for pork production to ensure the after-hours jobs get done A friendly and enthusiastic approach to work and people High level of honesty and integrity Mechanical knowledge for servicing and problem solving Understanding of and ability to work with business systems to enhance productivity Accommodation and work vehicle included. A competitive salary package will be provided, including provision for annual training to improve management skills over time. Written applications with a CV. Opportunity to meet for a coffee at the Australian Pork Conference at the Gold Coast.