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The Laying Supervisor is a junior role responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the hatchery, managing staff, and ensuring that processes are followed to produce healthy day-old chicks. This role involves coordinating logistics, ensuring hatcher functionality, and reporting to the hatchery manager while maintaining compliance with biosecurity and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise daily hatchery operations, including the management of hatcher equipment and processes.
Ensure hatchers are operational and maintained according to standard procedures.
Oversee the vaccination and safe movement of day-old chicks to designated areas.
Coordinate logistics for hatchery operations, including scheduling and resource allocation.
Manage and guide hatchery staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
Report operational updates, issues, and performance metrics to the hatchery manager.
Enforce biosecurity protocols to maintain a clean and safe hatchery environment.
Ensure compliance with animal welfare and health and safety regulations.
Monitor and maintain accurate records of hatchery activities and production data.
Assist with troubleshooting minor operational issues and escalate complex problems to the manager.
Requirements
Requirements
Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent; a certificate or diploma in Agriculture, Poultry Science, or a related field is advantageous.
1–3 years of experience in a poultry hatchery or similar agricultural environment.
Basic knowledge of hatchery operations, including hatcher equipment and chick vaccination processes.
Ability to supervise and motivate a small team of staff.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Understanding of biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety protocols.
Good communication skills for reporting and team coordination.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle physically demanding tasks.
Willingness to work shifts, including early mornings or weekends, as required.
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