PRODUCTION MANAGER

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

You will ideally have 3 -5 years experience working as a Herd Manager, Assistant Manager or 2IC. This is often the first sole charge position in a dairy farming career, as the person builds their skills towards becoming a farm manager. You will be effective in all areas of production management and supported in the other areas of this role to enable you to further develop your skills. Experience of managing staff is desirable.

IDEAL QUALIFICATION

National Diploma in Agribusiness management, Level 4
National Certificate in Agribusiness management, Level 4
Certificate in Rural Staff Management (or similar)
An agricultural science / management bachelor’s degree

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Works without direction
Tidy/organised
People skills
Trustworthy
Focused on improvement

OVERVIEW

A Production Manager manages the cows and grass aspects and may supervise staff appointed by the owner.

OUTLINE OF ROLE

The Production Manager is responsible for the dairy production system – managing the cows, grass and supplement to achieve the owner’s targets. The Production Manager works with the support of the farm owner or their advisor, focusing on productivity for the farm. The Production Manager will be responsible for supervising staff appointed by the farm owner.