Collection Centre Team Manager

Location: Remote / Marston Green, Birmingham B37 7GN, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing General
Salary: Competitive salary

The role:

Managing the team of collection centre managers who are working onsite in the collection centre on a weekly basis, managing the throughput of calves from dairy farmers and hauliers. Frame working and supporting feedback to calf suppliers and ensuring high welfare standards are met. Managing team when they are not in the collection centre to prepare for the following week through taking bookings and visiting suppliers in the region. Managing on farm software throughout this whole process is key, so experience in using farm management software is required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Managing overall bookings in calves adhering to the calf forecast

Coordinate with transport manager with external hauliers and regional supply from collection centres

Maintaining and improving calf specification to meet company standards

Overseeing genetic operational performance collaboration with genetic companies

Work with farm assurance teams to continue compliance

Background

Ideally in the Dairy industry or livestock environment. Have experience of managing a field-based team. Excellent communication is key, with the ability to manage challenges in a calm and professional manner. An understanding of animal welfare and logistics is key.

This role requires a full UK driving licence.

Personal specification

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Experience of managing your own diary

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Team player

Good knowledge of the UK dairy and genetics industry

Excellent understanding of livestock movements

Can build and develop business relations with existing client basis

Experience in agriculture, supply chain, or procurement (desirable but not essential).