Assistant Hatchery Manager at Country Bird Holdings Ltd (CBH)

Job Advert Summary    

• Supreme Poultry has an opportunity available for an Assistant Hatchery Manager to join our Agri team.
• This is a hands-on management position suited to an individual with strong, practical experience in a hatchery environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in managing and coordinating people, production processes and equipment, while ensuring that the hatchery consistently delivers high-quality results.

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong knowledge and practical experience in hatchery operations.
• The ability to get the best performance from hatchery equipment and processes.
• A proven track record of achieving consistent and successful hatching results.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• The ability to build positive working relationships across the team.
• A willingness to coach, train and mentor employees to develop their skills.
• A hands-on approach and the ability to identify and resolve operational challenges.
• At Supreme Poultry, we offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a competitive remuneration package.
• If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a fast-paced operational environment and believe you can make a positive contribution to our hatchery team, we would like to hear from you.

Minimum Requirements    
Critical Competencies and Skills

• Strong knowledge and practical understanding of hatchery operations.
• Good attention to detail and a systematic approach to work.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and take corrective action.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Understanding of poultry physiology and embryology.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of hatchery equipment and maintenance requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage operational priorities.
• Computer Literacy
• Microsoft Excel and general computer literacy.
• Experience with hatchery management and production systems, including:
• Chick Master
• Petersime
• PasReform
• Avihance

Experience and Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• A relevant tertiary qualification will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar management role within a hatchery environment.
• Proven experience managing people, production and hatchery operations.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• The incumbent will assist in managing the Hatchery and its day-to-day operations, ensuring that day-old chicks are produced in the required quantity and quality, at the lowest possible cost.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assist with the overall management and coordination of hatchery activities.
• Monitor hatchery equipment and ensure that repairs and maintenance are attended to.
• Ensure that all biosecurity standards and procedures are implemented and strictly followed.
• Manage and maintain the weekly hatch schedule.
• Supervise and manage hatchery employees.
• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety requirements.
• Monitor production performance and identify areas requiring corrective action.
• Ensure that hatchery processes are followed consistently and efficiently.

Production Planning
Assist with the planning and coordination of:

• Egg plans.
• Egg transfers.
• Set plans.
• Hatch schedules.
• Customer orders.
• Truck loading and dispatch.
• Daily and weekly production requirements.