Due to continued growth we have a new exciting opportunity available for a Livestock Operations Manager to join our client one of the largest beef farming operations in the UK based in Dumfries & Galloway region.
Job Title: Livestock Operations Manager
Location: Dumfries & Galloway region
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE) + £5k KPI bonus + Company car
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8 30am to 5pm (flexibility required due to business needs/travel 4 days at site/1 day home-based)
The role:
This is a hands-on role where you will be providing expert guidance and support to farm teams, ensuring the highest standards of calf health and welfare are met during transportation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Booking in calves adhering to the calf forecast
* Organise calf transport with external hauliers
* Coordinate regional supply from collection centres
* Maintain calf specification to meet company standards
* Drive supplier performance and new business development through collaboration with genetic companies
* Work with farm assurance teams to continue compliance
* Track and report on financial metrics
* Identify possible risks and efficiencies with procurement
* Work with new suppliers to develop and bring on new business within the area
You will have experience ideally within a Livestock environment OR ...