JobDescription

• Key deliverables will revolve around actively managing and coordinating personnel, production, and equipment.

The candidate we are pursuing is someone with:

• 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, and mentoring mindset where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent of this position will be responsible for managing the Hatchery’s Day operations, by producing day-old chicks at the correct quantity and quality at the lowest cost
• Managing and coordinating hatchery activities
• Monitoring facility equipment, repairs, and maintenance
• Ensure that all bio-security 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Sciences/ Agriculture Science (Animal Production).
• Minimum of 5 – 6 years of experience in Commercial Hatchery operation and management, and a good understanding of various Hatchery machines like EMKA, INDIAN, VET 7, etc.
• 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.