Hatchery Manager

2 weeks ago

Lichtenburg, North-West, South Africa Country Bird Holdings Full time

Job Advert Summary:

  • Demonstrable, advanced knowledge and skills within the Hatchery environment
  • The ability to extract maximum performance from Hatchery equipment
  • A history of achieving consistent Hatching results
  • The ability to build relationships together with a coaching, training, mentoring mindset where appropriate

Minimum Requirements:

Critical Competencies and Skills Needed:

  • Knowledge of Hatchery Operations
  • Attention to detail with a systematic, methodical approach
  • Ability to solve problems and take corrective action
  • Strong leadership and managerial competencies
  • Understanding of Poultry Physiology and Embryology
  • Excellent Communication and People Skills
  • Hatchery Maintenance

Computer literate:

  • MS Excel
  • Knowledge of the following programmes:
  • Chick Master
  • Petersime
  • PasReform
  • Eggsactly

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Grade 1
  • Tertiary Education will be to your advantage
No less than 5 years' work experience in a Hatchery Management environment/role

Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent of this position will be responsible for managing the Hatchery day to day operations, by producing day old chicks at the correct quantity, quality at the lowest cost

  • Managing and coordinating hatchery activities
  • Monitoring facility equipment, repairs and maintenance
  • Ensure that all biosecurity standards and procedures are in place and are strictly adhered to
  • Manage and maintain weekly hatch schedules
  • Direct supervision of employees
  • Health and Safety

Planning of:

  • Egg plan
  • Transfer
  • Set plan
  • Hatch
  • Orders and Loading of trucks