Job Description
Are you an experienced livestock professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for animal welfare?
Our client is seeking a Livestock Operations Team Manager to oversee a dynamic team responsible for managing calf collection centres and ensuring smooth operations across the region.
In this pivotal role, you will lead and support collection centre managers, ensuring efficient throughput of calves from dairy farms and hauliers while maintaining the highest welfare standards. You'll also manage team activities outside the centres, including taking bookings, visiting suppliers, and preparing for weekly operations. A key part of the role involves managing farm software systems, so experience with farm management technology is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee weekly operations at calf collection centres and manage regional team performance.
• Coordinate calf bookings in line with forecast and liaise with transport managers and hauliers.
• Maintain and improve calf specifications to meet company standards.
• Collaborate with genetic partners to optimise operational performance.
• Work closely with farm assurance teams to ensure compliance and uphold welfare standards
• Have the flexibility of regular travel as required for the needs of the business
About You:
• Background in dairy or l...