Feedlot Project Manager - Smithlea QLD
Company name: NH Foods Australia
Location: Smithlea QLD 4385, Australia
Position: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: Great Salary with Car, Phone & House.
About us
We are NH Foods Australia. A global company with a global purpose – to deliver the joy of eating. You’ll be working at Whyalla Beef, a feedlot involved in the breeding, backgrounding and lot feeding of beef cattle. Located 25km northwest of Texas on the Queensland /New South Wales border, it’s recognised as one of the friendliest communities in Australia. Surrounded by national parks and waterholes, this rural area is heaving with possibilities for your weekend escapes including fishing, canoeing, four-wheel driving, motorbiking, hiking and camping. There’s also the Texas Country Music Festival and Texas Cup Race Meeting to add to your social calendar. Come for a career, but stay for the lifestyle!
The Opportunity
Whyalla Beef’s Project Manager is a key, strategic role. The responsibilities of the role include project management of significant strategic and operational objectives. The first priority of the role is a major upgrade to the feedlot pens and infrastructure – the first major upgrade since construction, 30 years ago.
This role will manage site and Mill maintenance, Stores, the site Workshop, and Fleet Management; and be responsible for those teams delivering ongoing and routine maintenance of Whyalla Feedlot. In addition, projects relating to upgrades of all infrastructure, plant and equipment, including the Mill and private roads, will form part of the Project Manager’s portfolio of work.
Key responsibilities
Managing and Coordinating a broad range of site projects and operational related mill and maintenance requirements.
Optimising and improving project management processes across the business.
Complete project concept work, in consultation with relevant partners;
Scope projects, including budgets and present business cases for each proposal;
Manage tendering and supplier selection processes as needed;
Manage contract administration and ensure all relevant insurances, terms and conditions are present;
Manage the resources of each project and ensure all resourcing is within approved levels;
Liaising with partners and external providers to oversee and quality assure the progress of each project;
Regularly, minimum monthly, report the project progress, budget and milestones;
Manage the planning, resourcing, and budgeting of all routine and ongoing maintenance across the feedlot
To be considered for this position, you must have:
A strong track record in project and contract delivery with specific project examples and the ability to articulate methodology
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
A robust and direct approach to negotiation (including disputes) and people management of both direct and indirect staff
A demonstrated approach to safety and standards with an eye for detail for both the project and the processes involved in delivery
Solid stakeholder management skills
Ability to direct, guide and motivate the team
Drivers’ licence – nil restrictions
Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and are Q-Fever vaccinated (or willing to obtain).
Previous Feedlot/Agriculture experience (highly regarded)
What we can offer you
Fulltime permanent position.
Great Salary with Car, Phone & House.
Bring your family and be home every night
Training, Development and Potential for career growth are features of this position
If you enjoy working in a harmonious workplace with ever changing challenges, where no two days are the same, and have the above requirements; we want to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Kate Baker, Recruitment Team, on 07 4650 9177 or if you would like to apply, please forward covering letter together with a current resume, including referees, to kbaker@whyallabeef.com.au.
