Rearing Site Supervisor

Cbh; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in South Africa is seeking a Rearing Site Supervisor in Dealesville. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, advanced knowledge in rearing, and a commitment to animal welfare. Responsibilities include site management, employee training, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This position offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Opportunity for development

Great workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in Rearing/Laying of Grand Parent Stock.
• Good understanding of modern farming methods.
• Valid Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage site activities including record keeping and reporting.
• Ensure livestock is treated humanely and in compliance with standards.
• Coach and monitor employees to ensure understanding of requirements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Numerical literacy

English proficiency

Education

Grade 12

Degree in Agriculture

Job description

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Dealesville, Free State R250000 - R400000 Y Country Bird Holdings

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Job Description

Job Advert Summary

An opportunity has become available within the Arbor Acres Grand Parent operations for a Rearing Supervisor at its Dealesville operations. We are looking for an individual with strong leadership skills combined with a deep, practical knowledge and understanding of rearing Grand Parent Stock.

The candidate we are pursuing is someone with:

• Demonstrable, advanced knowledge and skills within the Rearing environment
• Ensure Health and Safety for site
• Coaching and monitoring employees to help them develop clear understanding of standards/requirements relating to Animal Welfare, Food Safety and Quality
• The ability to build relationships together with a coaching, training, mentoring mindset where appropriate

For the suitable candidate, Arbor Acres offers an unbeatable working environment, opportunity for development, and a competitive remuneration package. If you thrive in a great culture business, love a team dynamic and believe you can add value to our business, we would love to hear from you.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• A degree in Agriculture will be beneficial.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in the area of Rearing /Laying of Grand Parent Stock.
• Relevant poultry courses will be beneficial.
• A good understanding of modern farming methods, a commitment to animal welfare and an interest in, and understanding of, the ways in which farming impacts the environment.
• Numerical literacy.
• Ability to apply the basics of poultry effectively on site.
• Strong analytical skills relating to breeders' technical aspects.
• Ability to analyze operational reports and data and monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in English (Verbal & Written) is essential in this role.
• Valid Driver's license.

Duties and Responsibilities

Effective management of the site which includes but not limited to:

• Record keeping and reporting to Manager (mortalities, temperature, daily stats, water consumption, feed orders, etc.) on a daily basis.
• Ensure that the assets and installations are maintained and in good order, thorough knowledge of function / tasks / equipment.
• Ensuring livestock is treated humanely, and in compliance with company standards (monitoring feedings, spillages, report deviations, vaccinations).
• Coaching and monitoring employees to help them develop clear understanding of standards/requirements relating to Animal Welfare, Food Safety and Quality.
• Training staff as per schedule.
• Planning daily work activities and organizing duties on site.
• Effective communication if and when problems arise.
• Decision making within authority level and company procedures.
• Time management on site as well as guiding others to manage their time on site.
• Managing IR/ HR matters of site.
• Ensure Health & Safety for site is up to date.
• Willingness to work overtime if needed.