Assistant Hatchery Manager

Job Description Summary:

Aviagen Anadolu is looking for a high potential, qualified and eager to learn candidate to fit in the position of Assistant Hatchery Manager. Reporting to Hatchery Manager, this position will require a focus on maintaining & improving production by monitoring the production processes, preparing reports, ensuring bio-security & animal welfare actions are in place and supporting/managing the production teams.

Job Description:

Production 

• Regularly monitoring the flock information coming from the farms and recording them in the HBS database
• Planning arrival times of eggs to the hatchery on a monthly basis, in coordination with the farm managers
• Ensuring eggs are grouped according to laying days, warehouse is adjusted to egg ages and eggs are prepared for set(s)
• Supporting the weekly egg setting program
• Recording production data and ensure its continuity
• Regularly monitoring egg quality at arrival, egg breaking out, egg weight losses, chick weights and chick physical quality at the end of production and to investigate source of problem(s) if there is any
• Ensuring the implementation of vaccination program and processes as requested by customers
• Checking the bacterial count reports for the entire building and machines on a monthly basis
• Reviewing the hygiene conditions and warning staff in case of any problem

Management

• Organizing daily work plans and preparing annual leaves of production staff
• Keeping track of the materials used in the hatchery, checking the stocks at the end of the month and monitoring the stock record table prepared for the materials used
• Evaluating suppliers’ performance
• Ensuring that all internal and external audits are completed on time and all recommendations are implemented
• Implementing and developing best management/technical practices to consistently improve hatching efficiency and chick quality
• Liaising with other departments on matters related to the hatchery and well-being of employees
• Identifying training needs of the team and planning necessary EHS, quality, bio-security, general hygiene, animal welfare and incubator standard practices trainings every 6 months

Job Qualifications Required

Specific Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine
• Min 3 years of experience in hatchery or poultry operations is a plus
• Work experience in production with blue collar employees is a plus
• Understanding and management of business as well as producing technical KPIs
• Competencies, Skill & Attributes:
• Reporting: Recording, reporting, analysis of hatchery production data
• Communication: Communicating effectively (verbally and in writing) with superiors and subordinates to ensure expectations are clear to all
• Leadership: Providing timely guidance and support to relevant parties
• Standardization: Creating and promoting the usage of standard materials & reports
• Innovative Thinking: Curiosity to understand the needs of the hatchery and coming up with continuous improvement ideas for data analysis, reporting and production
• Problem-solving: Offering recommendations to improve productivity, profitability, quality and how to operate as a wider team
• Be proactive in identifying issues and opportunities
• Attention to detail and accuracy in reports produced.
• Organized and structured approach to managing workload & production teams
• Self-motivated with the desire to learn new skills & technology
• Language: Good command in English & fluent in Turkish
• Proficiency in MS Office tools
• Having a working experience in purchasing tools is a plus

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