Operation Manager (Poultry)

Job Overview

Our client, a well-established group in the agribusiness sector, is seeking a seasoned professional to oversee end-to-end operations of their feedmill and poultry division. The successful candidate will play a strategic and hands-on role in enhancing operational performance, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring compliance across the production cycle.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end poultry operations (farm, hatchery, feedmill, or processing) to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Monitor and optimize key KPIs such as FCR, mortality, growth rate, and production cycle.
  • Ensure strict implementation of SOPs, biosecurity, animal welfare, and food safety standards.
  • Coordinate closely with supply chain, QA/QC, veterinary, and procurement departments.
  • Manage operational budgets, control costs, and identify areas for efficiency improvement.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, automation upgrades).
  • Lead and develop on-site teams, ensuring strong performance, safety, and teamwork.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and livestock industry standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Veterinary, Agriculture, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 8-10 years of experience in poultry operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
  • Strong knowledge of poultry production processes (broiler/layer, hatchery, feedmill, or processing).
  • Familiar with production KPIs, biosecurity management, and livestock health standards.
  • Proven leadership, people management, and cross-functional coordination skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cost-control abilities.
  • Good communication skills; English proficiency is a plus.
  • Willing to travel frequently to farms or operational sites as needed.