Hatchery Manager - Lichtenburg at Country Bird Holdings Ltd (CBH)

Minimum Requirements

Critical Competencies and Skills Needed:

• Knowledge of Hatchery Operations
• Attention to detail with a systematic, methodical approach
• Ability to solve problems and take corrective action
• Strong leadership and managerial competencies
• Understanding of Poultry Physiology and Embryology
• Excellent Communication and People Skills
• Hatchery Maintenance

Computer literate:

• MS Excel

Knowledge of the following programmes:

• Chick Master
• Petersime
• PasReform
• Eggsactly

Experience & Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Tertiary Education will be to your advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent of this position will be responsible for managing the Hatchery day to day operations, by producing day old chicks at the correct quantity, quality at the lowest cost

• Managing and coordinating hatchery activities
• Monitoring facility equipment, repairs and maintenance
• Ensure that all bio-security standards and procedures are in place and are strictly adhered to
• Manage and maintain weekly hatch schedules
• Direct supervision of employees 
• Health and Safety

Planning of:

• Egg plan
• Transfer
• Set plan
• Hatch
• Orders and Loading of trucks