Griffiths Farms Ltd
Leading Egg production and processing business
Job description
We are seeking a Farm Manager with proven leadership skills within a challenging environment, with a view to career progression within our business. We would like to bring new skills into the business so poultry and animal husbandry experience is not essential.
We are a well-established family business operating world leading centre of excellence in egg production and marketing close to one billion eggs per year. The business has rearing, laying and packing sites throughout the UK; this role is based at our laying site near Holsworthy, Devon.
Key duties
Supervise and performance monitor all those working on the site
Develop and implement KPI’s (e.g. labour, absence, production, biosecurity & hygiene)
Ensure compliance with law and quality assurance schemes associated with egg production
To monitor bird performance and egg quality, implementing improvement opportunities to ensure happy birds and maximise quality egg production
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
Skills & abilities
Strong leadership and people management skills; proven track record of leading a team
Exceptional leadership and people skills, tough and resilient, whilst being able to manage through delegation
Performance driven with a proven record of success within a manufacturing environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and mentor staff
Committed to continuous improvement
Highly organised and self-motivated.
Numerate and possessing good analytical skills, with experience of tracking production statistics, variances, KPIs etc.
Computer literate
Ability to travel and possess a full, clean driving licence
The candidate’s salary will be commensurate with experience in leadership and will be reviewed on the basis of commitment, development of poultry knowledge, compliance and production results. Interviews may take place at any one of our poultry sites (Devon, Wiltshire or Shropshire)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £45,500.00 per year depending on experience
On-site parking
Work Location: In person
To apply for this job email your details to stuart@oaklandsfarmeggs.co.uk
