Vaccination Foreman

An exciting opportunity within the Chicken Business has become available for a suitably qualified and experienced Vaccination Foreman. The role falls under the NR Rustenburg region and will be based in Rustenburg. The position will report to the Regional Veterinarian. We are looking for a responsible, decisive problem solver to take on this responsibility. The vaccination Foreman will need to manage the Broiler vaccination operation by ensuring the accurate administration of vaccine according to the prescribed program.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
Production Management Conduct operational planning for vaccination.
Manage the vaccination process to ensure maximum immunity ad health status to the flocks
Ensure the highest possible amount of good quality pullets and cockerels are selected and available for
transfer
Prepare vaccination sessions and equipment according to the VCM
Correctly calculate and issue the vaccines and monitor the cold chain and administration.
Manage vaccine stock and record-keeping
Ensure the submission of samples to the laboratory as required by best-operating practices.
Ensure strict bio-security implementation of sub-ordinates at all times
Maintain all the vaccination equipment and the grading scales to the required standard

Information and Data Management Analyse vaccination results and discuss with vaccinators to uphold good standards and quality of work
Recording of vaccination sessions on the vaccination and sample submission form at each site
Maintain and report management information to the Production Manager.
Ensure all checks are performed and recorded on the correct documents.

Budget and Cost Control
Provide input into and utilise the financial budget optimally.
Ensure the vaccination process meets budgetary targets by working within agreed financial boundaries.
Manage immoveable and moveable operational assets to ensure optimal usage in line with best production practice.
Provide input into annual capex requirements and implement approved capex

Administration
Ensure that vaccination data is captured accurately on the required documents on a regular basis
Place and follow-up on orders well in advance of potential shortages.
Ensure that daily/ weekly and monthly reports are comprehensive and submitted on time to enable
effective decision-making and proactive trend analysis.
Monitor and record vaccine stocks and storage temperatures
Ensure that immovable and movable asset registers are updated monthly.

Team Supervision
With support from HR and the Production Managers employ vaccination staff in vacant and approved
posts.
Supervise the activities of the team to ensure production targets are met.
Coach and support team members where necessary to achieve individual, farm and strategic objectives.
Manage leave and general time management issues in line with company policy.
Authorise all time sheets and attendance registers on a daily basis.
Comply with employment equity legislation within the team to ensure that representation is achieved
at all levels and those statutory targets and requirements are met.
Implement training and development plans for the team as agreed with the Production Manager.
Manage the employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line
with relevant legislation and company policy.
Chair or initiate disciplinary hearings as needed according to RPM standards.
Conduct regular performance appraisals with subordinates and ensure that the process is cascaded
throughout the farm team.

Bio-Security Management
Ensure that protective clothing is always available and clean for staff.
Ensure that staff always showers when entering and exiting a site.
Ensure that all material that enters a site is fumigated.
Ensure that effective rodent control measures are in place at vaccine storage.

Farm Compliance Ensure the vaccination team and all its operations comply with all relevant TQMS, health, safety and
environmental requirements
Implement and ensure compliance with the national best operation practice.

Maintenance
Ensure maintenance and hygiene of equipment
Resolve daily maintenance and urgent maintenance issues in conjunction with the responsible
maintenance personnel.
Ensure that all breakdowns are attended to immediately.
Ensure that assets, plant and equipment are appropriately maintained to ensuring that they operate at
optimum levels

**Minimum Requirements**:
Qualification
A degree or diploma in Agriculture (3 years)
Valid Code EB drivers’ license
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a similar environment, 2 to 3 of which should be in a supervisory
capacity

Knowledge
Poultry production inclusive of breeder hatchery and broiler management
Agricultural and farm operations and processes
Labour relations legislation and procedures
ISO and health, safety and environmental legislation
National best practice standards
Systems for SHER