At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations, manage suppliers, and drive continuous improvement in a thriving stockfeed company.
- Company: Established Australian-owned stockfeed manufacturer based in Western Sydney.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, influential role, and opportunities for system improvements and project leadership.
- Other info: Join a stable family business with genuine growth potential.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a growing business while leading a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Proven operational leadership experience in manufacturing and strong people management skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Our Client
Our client is an established Australian-owned stockfeed manufacturer based in Western Sydney.
The business formulates, manufactures and distributes bulk and packaged feeds for a wide range of livestock, producing approximately 2,500 to 3,000 tonnes each month.
Continued growth in packaged feed is creating an attractive opportunity for an experienced operational leader.
The Role
Reporting to senior management and working closely with the Production Manager, this position will oversee the broader operation beyond day-to-day production.
You will coordinate suppliers, logistics, administration, people, quality systems and improvement projects while helping prepare the business for its next stage of growth.
- Manage relationships with grain agents and other ingredient suppliers.
- Oversee raw-material deliveries, finished-feed dispatch and site logistics.
- Lead two administration staff and support effective recruitment and performance management.
- Set meaningful KPIs and drive accountability, efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with the consulting nutritionist on formulations and operational requirements.
- Plan and deliver mill upgrades, capital projects and quality-system improvements, including SFMCA accreditation.
- 26th September, 2026
- Our Client
Our client is an established Australian-owned stockfeed manufacturer based in Western Sydney.
The business formulates, manufactures and distributes bulk and packaged feeds for a wide range of livestock, producing approximately 2,500 to 3,000 tonnes each month.
Continued growth in packaged feed is creating an attractive opportunity for an experienced operational leader.
The Role
Reporting to senior management and working closely with the Production Manager, this position will oversee the broader operation beyond day-to-day production.
You will coordinate suppliers, logistics, administration, people, quality systems and improvement projects while helping prepare the business for its next stage of growth.
- Manage relationships with grain agents and other ingredient suppliers.
- Oversee raw-material deliveries, finished-feed dispatch and site logistics.
- Lead two administration staff and support effective recruitment and performance management.
- Set meaningful KPIs and drive accountability, efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with the consulting nutritionist on formulations and operational requirements.
- Plan and deliver mill upgrades, capital projects and quality-system improvements, including SFMCA accreditation.
About You
- Proven operational leadership experience in stockfeed, grain, food, feed or a related manufacturing environment.
- Commercial confidence dealing with suppliers, logistics providers and technical advisers.
- Strong people leadership, planning, problem-solving and performance-management skills.
- Experience with quality systems, capital projects and operational improvement.
- Practical, visible and hands-on, with the maturity to lead across an established family business.
- What Is Offered
A senior, influential role within a stable Australian manufacturing business, with genuine scope to improve systems, lead key projects, and help shape the operation's future direction.
Remuneration will reflect the successful candidate's skills and experience.
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