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Form of workCompany Our client is a rapidly growing producer and marketer of high-quality gourmet poultry with exciting plans to expand their offering from high end food service into retail lines. The company’s products are marketed both domestically and overseas.
RoleThe role is to manage a small scale breeding operation, including a hatchery, and have oversight on the growing bird operation managing a close-knit team with full responsibility for the husbandry of the birds and the day-to-day operations of the farm. This role will be accountable for the achievement of production standards, staff training and supervision, and ensuring compliance with strict biosecurity and health and safety guidelines. Responsibilities Oversee the daily operations of the farm with responsibility for achieving production standards and ensuring welfare standards Lead, coach and develop the team to ensure they have the capability to meet the performance goals Drive a strong safety culture and corrective and preventative safety programmes with a focus on behavioural safety Oversee all farm maintenance work and engage with contractors for repairs as required Manage, monitor and keep within budget, seeking approval for out-of-scope spend Identify, drive and embed continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency programmes Requirements Previous hands-on experience in poultry breeding/ breeder management / hatchery management Experience in leading, coaching and motivating a team A good understanding of farming methods, a commitment to animal welfare and an interest in, and understanding of, the ways in which farming impacts the environment Project assistance - Implementation and understanding of automation and the management of farm upgrades Ability to work…
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