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