Hatchery Manager Incubation

Astral Foods Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry company in Johannesburg is seeking a Hatchery Manager to oversee the processes from egg receiving to transfer. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in incubation management, strong leadership abilities, and a focus on quality and safety standards. This role involves managing a team, ensuring production standards, and complying with health regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Hatchery incubation management for at least 5 years.
• Ability to effectively manage staff and work in a high-pressure environment.
• Solid understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage processes in the hatchery from egg receiving to transfer.
• Oversee staff in a disciplined manner and maintain company assets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and biosecurity standards.

Skills

Management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Risk management

Communication in English

Computer literacy

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For

• Managing and controlling the processes involved in the hatchery from egg receiving to transfer on an operational level.
• Managing staff in a disciplined and effective manner in these areas.
• Maintaining the Company’s 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 maintaining 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 maintaining the 20 keys system.
  
  

The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous
• Proven experience in Hatchery incubation management for a minimum period of 5 (five) years
• Strong analytical skills relating to incubation.
• Must be a team player with exceptional leadership skills.
• High level demonstrable performance.
• High technical performance of hatching eggs and incubation.
• Ability to manage staff effectively.
• Fluent in English and a second official language.
• Ability to work in a high pressurised environment and be deadline driven.
• Must have basic knowledge of risk management.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must have a driver’s license.