Job Description

Planning, organising, leading and controlling all aspects and duties assigned to you in order to achieve production standards as well as maintaining product quality, hygiene and biosecurity standards.
The ideal candidate would be responsible for:
Managing and controlling the processes involved in the hatchery on an operational level
Managing staff in a disciplined and effective manner
Maintaining the Companys assets and constantly striving to improve results
Work efficiently in a team environment with tact, patience and willingness to work with colleagues
Ability to build relationships and be able to work under pressure
Maintaining Risk Control/Occupational Health/Bio Security requirements and standards as per relevant Legislation and Astral Standard Operating Practices
Control of production processes and responsibility for maintain production standards in terms of quality and volumes
Assist with preparing budgets, managing and controlling running expenses
Ensuring the highest product quality/hygiene standards is always maintained
Adhering to Health and Safety requirements and laws
Managing the performance of the team to ensure all KPIs are achieved daily
Implementation and maintain of 20 keys systems
The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:
BSC Degree in Agriculture or relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous.
Proven experience in Hatchery flock management for a minimum period of 10 (ten) years
Strong analytical skills relating to hatchery flocks
Must be a team player with exceptional leadership skills
High level demonstrable performance
High technical performance of hatchery flocks
Ability to manage staff effectively
Fluent in English and a second official language
Ability to work in a high pressurised environment and be dealing driven
Must have basic knowledge of risk management
Must be computer literate
Must have a drivers license
Must be able to work irregular hours including nightshift and weekends

Skills Required