Operations Manager
Core
Hands-on leadership role managing daily operations, livestock movement, sale days, maintenance, and animal welfare at a regional livestock exchange facility.
Role type
Operations Manager (Livestock Exchange)
Builds
Livestock throughput and sale-day operations
Domain
Agriculture / Livestock Trading
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
People leadership, livestock operations management, animal husbandry, safety compliance, budget management, stakeholder relationship management, continuous improvement
Preferred skills
Commercial awareness, problem-solving, hands-on approach
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate operational activities for livestock movement and sale days; manage sale-day activities to ensure safe and efficient throughput; lead and support the maintenance team; drive continuous improvement in operations and maintenance; support business performance, compliance, and financial reporting; manage staff including onboarding and performance management; conduct safety meetings and toolbox talks; develop relationships with agents, buyers, suppliers, and transporters.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC