Hatchery Manager Oyo

JobDescription


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.


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).
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.
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.