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MIG-2841

General Manager of Broiler Hatcheries

Lilogwe, Africa · July 7, 2023

Hiring Status Unconfirmed

City
Lilogwe
Country
Africa
Vacancies
1
Posted
July 7, 2023

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  1. Operations Management:
  • Oversee all aspects of hatchery operations, including egg incubation, chick production, and hatchery maintenance.
  • Implement strategies and best practices to optimize hatch rates, minimize losses, and enhance overall productivity.
  • Monitor and maintain biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of diseases and ensure the health and safety of chicks.
  1. Hatching Egg Quality:
  • Collaborate with breeder farms to ensure the supply of hygienic and high-quality hatching eggs.
  • Implement processes to monitor and evaluate the fertility and hatchability of eggs.
  • Develop and enforce standards and protocols to maintain the highest possible egg quality.
  1. Staff Management and Leadership:
  • Recruit, train, and develop a competent team of hatchery professionals.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the hatchery staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and implement training programs to enhance employee skills and capabilities.
  1. Process Improvement:
  • Continuously review and improve hatchery processes and operations to enhance efficiency, productivity, and hatch rates.
  • Identify areas for improvement and implement appropriate solutions to optimize resource utilization and reduce operational costs.
  • Stay updated with industry trends, advancements, and best practices to ensure the hatcheries remain competitive.
  1. Reporting and Analysis:
  • Prepare regular reports on hatchery performance, including hatch rates, chick quality, production volumes, and key operational metrics.
  • Analyze data, identify trends, and propose corrective actions or improvements based on the findings.
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely reporting of hatchery-related information.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  1. Hatch Rate:
  • Target: Achieve a hatch rate of 92% or higher for fertile eggs.
  1. Fertility Rate:
  • Target: Maintain a fertility rate of 90% or higher for hatching eggs.
  1. Chicks Produced per Month:
  • Target: Meet or exceed the production goal of 3.5 million day-old chicks per month.
  1. Employee Productivity:
  • KPI: Measure and improve the efficiency and productivity of the hatchery staff.
  • Metrics to consider: Chicks produced per employee, labor cost per chick produced.
  1. Cost Management:
  • KPI: Monitor and manage operational costs within budgeted limits.
  • Metrics to consider: Cost per chick produced, feed conversion ratio, energy consumption.
  1. Health and Safety Compliance:
  • KPI: Ensure compliance with biosecurity and safety protocols.
  • Metrics to consider: Number of biosecurity breaches, incidents, or safety violations.

Desired candidate profile

Responsibilities:

  1. Operations Management:
  • Oversee all aspects of hatchery operations, including egg incubation, chick production, and hatchery maintenance.
  • Implement strategies and best practices to optimize hatch rates, minimize losses, and enhance overall productivity.
  • Monitor and maintain biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of diseases and ensure the health and safety of chicks.
  1. Hatching Egg Quality:
  • Collaborate with breeder farms to ensure the supply of hygienic and high-quality hatching eggs.
  • Implement processes to monitor and evaluate the fertility and hatchability of eggs.
  • Develop and enforce standards and protocols to maintain the highest possible egg quality.
  1. Staff Management and Leadership:
  • Recruit, train, and develop a competent team of hatchery professionals.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the hatchery staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and implement training programs to enhance employee skills and capabilities.
  1. Process Improvement:
  • Continuously review and improve hatchery processes and operations to enhance efficiency, productivity, and hatch rates.
  • Identify areas for improvement and implement appropriate solutions to optimize resource utilization and reduce operational costs.
  • Stay updated with industry trends, advancements, and best practices to ensure the hatcheries remain competitive.
  1. Reporting and Analysis:
  • Prepare regular reports on hatchery performance, including hatch rates, chick quality, production volumes, and key operational metrics.
  • Analyze data, identify trends, and propose corrective actions or improvements based on the findings.
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely reporting of hatchery-related information.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  1. Hatch Rate:
  • Target: Achieve a hatch rate of 92% or higher for fertile eggs.
  1. Fertility Rate:
  • Target: Maintain a fertility rate of 90% or higher for hatching eggs.
  1. Chicks Produced per Month:
  • Target: Meet or exceed the production goal of 3.5 million day-old chicks per month.
  1. Employee Productivity:
  • KPI: Measure and improve the efficiency and productivity of the hatchery staff.
  • Metrics to consider: Chicks produced per employee, labor cost per chick produced.
  1. Cost Management:
  • KPI: Monitor and manage operational costs within budgeted limits.
  • Metrics to consider: Cost per chick produced, feed conversion ratio, energy consumption.
  1. Health and Safety Compliance:
  • KPI: Ensure compliance with biosecurity and safety protocols.
  • Metrics to consider: Number of biosecurity breaches, incidents, or safety violations.

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