Manage and coordinate, hatchery activities and staff : egg pick-up and deliveries, care, incubation and hatching, grading, vaccination, and preparation and shipping of chicks
Manage and coordinate in maintenance of facility and equipment
Manage chick care, maintenance, packing and transfer activities
Oversee Quality Assurance / Quality Control program
Communicate with and assist Aviagen Anadolu Planner to project egg needs
Communicate and coordinate with contract service providers where applicable
Manage and maintain weekly hatch schedules providing proper number of birds to processing plant
Monitor and manage facility equipment and repairs, addressing maintenance issues.
Maintain hatchery sanitation
Establish and manage safety policies and procedures
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and information regarding hatchery equipment and operations
Manage reports, review and analyze, performing corrective measures
Responsible for hatchery budget
Manage Animal Welfare Program
Comply with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics
Comply with all company policies, Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local laws and regulations
Perform all other duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum 4 years’ progressive hatchery experience or combination of hatchery and relative poultry industry experience – preferred
Minimum 2 years’ supervisor experience within similar environment
Knowledge in chicken farming is a plus.
Advanced interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrate ability to lead, develop and motivate people
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of math functions and skills
Demonstrate knowledge of financial terms and reporting.
Practical computer skills with solid knowledge of MS Office programs
Advanced organizational skills, with attention to detail
Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty and moral character
Understand and interpret data while drawing logical conclusions based on available inputs
Critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems
Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordingly
Basic reasoning skills and carries out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form