Job Title: Hatchery Manager
The Role:
To manage the operations and resources of a hatchery. To set the maximum number of eggs with a maximum hatchability to ensure the highest standards are met and produce good quality chicks for the customer at the lowest cost.
Location: This position is based in Zambia.
Duties & Responsibilities:
General:
Conduct operational planning for future production including planning equipment and supply needs, production and work schedules. Ensure the highest standard fertile eggs are set to optimise chick production. Prepare hatching schedules for chicks considering such factors as planning targets and hatchery facilities and equipment. Supervise all operations relating to stock control, disinfection, and maintenance of incubators.
Information, Data Management and Reporting:
Use relevant information from Agric cubes and Mtech to analyse and to make the right decisions with regard to operational management and costs. Maintain and report management information to the Regional Agriculture 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 hatchery meets budgetary targets by working within agreed financial boundaries.
Bio-Security Management:
Ensure that protective clothing is always available and clean for staff and visitors. Ensure that staff and visitors always shower when entering and exiting. Ensure that all material that enters the site is fumigated. Apply all other bio-security standards in accordance with BOP and the RPM. Ensure that cleanout and housekeeping are done properly. Hatchery Compliance Ensure the hatchery and all its operations comply with all relevant TQMS, health, safety and environmental requirements as well as legal requirements relating to fire breaks, water usage and effluent management. Implement and ensure compliance with the national best operation practice.
Requirements:
- A degree or diploma in Agriculture (3 years) Valid drivers’ licence
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a similar environment, 2 to 3 of which should be in a supervisory capacity
