Production Manager - Bovine Genetics. Antrim LilyLifestyle

Are you a hands‑on leader with a passion for precision, livestock, and operational excellence?

Do you want to play a central role in a brand new, multi‑million pound livestock genetics facility?

De Lacy Executive are excited to be partnered with one of Northern Ireland's leading livestock genetics providers, who are at a pivotal point in their evolution. This is a rare opportunity for the right person to be fundamental to this growth.

Based at the newly redeveloped stud and laboratory complex, you will lead a team of eight to deliver high quality semen production that meets both volume and quality targets. Collaboration is also a key component as you will be working closely with the laboratory and distribution teams to ensure smooth, efficient production flow and consistent delivery standards.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, process‑driven environment and brings strong leadership and dairy knowledge.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of eight production staff
• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly semen production targets are achieved
• Work collaboratively with the laboratory and distribution teams
• Maintain exceptional health & safety, welfare, and biosecurity standards across the facility
• Use data, recording systems, and SMART technologies to drive accuracy and continuous improvement
• Organise staffing schedules, performance reviews, and training where required
• Uphold high standards of livestock handling and animal welfare
• Contribute to the efficiency, innovation and ongoing growth within our newly upgraded facility

Leadership: A confident, people‑focused leader who knows how to get the best out of a team.

Detail Orientation: You take pride in accuracy, consistency and doing things right the first time.

Health & Safety Mindset: You understand and enforce safe working practices without compromise.

Dairy & Livestock Knowledge: Experience in dairy or livestock environments is essential.

• The chance to lead production within a brand new, state‑of‑the‑art facility.
• A pivotal role where your leadership directly shapes performance, quality, and the success of a high‑growth genetics operation.
• Job security within one of the UK and Ireland's most respected livestock genetics organisations.
• A workplace where high welfare, high standards, and high performance are at the centre of everything we do.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.