Hatchery Professional

A reputable organization seeks a dedicated individual for this role. Position Overview: - We are looking for a Hatchery professional who has a minimum of 5 – 6 years of experience in Commercial Hatchery operation and management, and a good understanding of various Hatchery machines like EMKA, INDIAN, VET 7, etc. - Key deliverables will revolve around actively managing and coordinating personnel, production, and equipment. The candidate we are pursuing is someone with: - Demonstrable, advanced knowledge and skills within the Hatchery environment - The ability to extract maximum performance from Hatchery equipment - A history of achieving consistent Hatching results - The ability to build relationships together with a coaching, training, and mentoring mindset where appropriate Key Responsibilities: - The incumbent of this position will be responsible for managing the Hatchery’s Day operations, by producing day-old chicks at the correct quantity and 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. Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Sciences/ Agriculture Science (Animal Production). - 5-6 years of experience in Managing and handling a state-of-the-art Commercial Hatchery. - 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.