Laying Farm Manager at Country Bird Holdings Ltd (CBH)

Minimum Requirements

• Experience as a Laying Manager in a Broiler Breeder environment
• Exceptional people / team leadership skills 
• A good understanding of modern farming methods, a commitment to animal welfare
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Word) 
• Knowledge of Poultry Computer Programmes such as Avihance would be beneficial 
• Proficiency in English is essential in this position

Duties and Responsibilities

Production & Operational Management

• Manage all production activities to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and achieve optimal output efficiencies.
• Oversee operational planning, including bird placements and depletions, to meet production targets cost-effectively.
• Ensure the highest standards of fertile egg production to optimize hatchability and production efficiency.
• Accurately calculate and issue feed and water requirements to meet nutritional needs, and effectively manage feed stock levels.

Biosecurity & Animal Welfare

• Enforce and maintain a rigorous biosecurity program, ensuring strict hygiene, vaccination, and disease prevention protocols.
• Ensure all livestock are treated humanely and in line with company and regulatory standards.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Drive improvement in flock performance, focusing on uniformity, point of lay cost (POLC), health, and welfare up to 65 weeks.
• Conduct post-mortems and report findings to senior operations management and the group veterinarian.
• Record and monitor weekly husbandry parameters.

Farm Maintenance & Housekeeping

• Ensure thorough cleanout and sanitation of poultry houses, maintain short grass, clean drains, remove waste, and keep all buildings well maintained.
• Ensure that breakdowns are reported and attended to timeously

People Leadership & Safety

• Attending to HR/IR matters (i.e. planning leave, time sheets, disciplinary measures, interviews etc.)
• Engage and motivate your team to deliver safety excellence, identify and mitigate risks, and uphold safety standards.
• Coach & Train employees on production, animal welfare, food safety, and quality requirements to build a high-performing team