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We are looking for an experienced Farm Manager - Laying to join our Agri Team (Opti Breeders Boschpoort). The successful candidate will lead a team to ensure proper execution of the laying duties within the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure all livestock is treated humanely and in compliance with company standards.
- Couch employees to help them develop a clear understanding of the requirement relating to Animal Welfare, Food Safety and Quality Standards and
- Involve the team by encouraging and motivating to deliver safety excellence and promote risk awareness by getting involved and following safety rules and identifying risks.
- Drive improvement in the performance standards for uniformity of the flock, point of lay cost (POLC), health and animal welfare (up to 21 weeks).
- Conduct post moterms and report findings to the senior area ops manager and group veterinarian.
- Record and monitor weekly husbandry parameters.
- Reduce turnover and ensure the labour cost base is the most productive, efficient and cost-competitive for the industry.
- Manage, monitor and keep within budget, seeking approval for out-of-scope spend.
- Attending to HR/IR matters (i.e. planning leave, timesheets, disciplinary measures)
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Minimum Requirements
- A degree in Agriculture or relevant qualification
- A minimum of 5 years experience in a management role within the broiler breeder sphere.
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Word). – IT skills are essential alongside the capability to analyse operational reports, monitoring compliance with policies and procedures.
- A good understanding of modern farming methods, a commitment to animal welfare and an interest in, and understanding of, the ways in which farming impacts the environment.
- Proficiency in English is essential in this position.
- Valid Driver’s license & own transportation.
- Strong analytical skills relating to breeder technical aspects.
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