Website Country Bird Holdings Ltd (CBH)
CBH is a dynamic agricultural business that operates across Africa, comprised of operations that stretch across all major concerns within the sector. Our innovation, diversity and commitment to quality are what set us apart. We currently have operations in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, M… read moreozambique, Swaziland and Nigeria. These operations include feed mills, breeding and hatching facilities, broiler operations, abattoirs as well as logistics and distribution. CBH aspires to be the number one household name in the protein industry throughout Africa. We are consumer-led in providing quality protein products at affordable prices in a sustainable and responsible way. In order to steer towards healthy expansion, we are committed to a safe work environment, encouraging upliftment, and implementing environmentally responsible practices. By embracing the highest possible health and safety standards, CBH strives to set the benchmark for the industry, recognising our responsibility for the health and safety of all of our employees and community stakeholders. We constantly strive to decrease any health and safety risk and incident, choosing to be proactive rather than reactive. There is a defined hierarchy of control in these matters, upholding our legal obligations while following the codes set out by regulatory bodies. At CBH, we recognise that our activities have an impact on the environment. To counter this, we regularly review our activities, adhering to legislation and constantly looking for ways to improve our environmental profile, maintaining awareness throughout our staff from management to all employees. We are quick to respond to concerns raised, working with the relevant environmental organisations and Government and investing both effort and money protecting our resources.
Minimum Requirements
Experience as a Laying Manager in a Broiler Breeder environment
Exceptional people / team leadership skills
A good understanding of modern farming methods, a commitment to animal welfare
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Word)
Knowledge of Poultry Computer Programmes such as Avihance would be beneficial
Proficiency in English is essential in this position
Duties and Responsibilities
Production & Operational Management
Manage all production activities to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and achieve optimal output efficiencies.
Oversee operational planning, including bird placements and depletions, to meet production targets cost-effectively.
Ensure the highest standards of fertile egg production to optimize hatchability and production efficiency.
Accurately calculate and issue feed and water requirements to meet nutritional needs, and effectively manage feed stock levels.
Biosecurity & Animal Welfare
Enforce and maintain a rigorous biosecurity program, ensuring strict hygiene, vaccination, and disease prevention protocols.
Ensure all livestock are treated humanely and in line with company and regulatory standards.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Drive improvement in flock performance, focusing on uniformity, point of lay cost (POLC), health, and welfare up to 65 weeks.
Conduct post-mortems and report findings to senior operations management and the group veterinarian.
Record and monitor weekly husbandry parameters.
Farm Maintenance & Housekeeping
Ensure thorough cleanout and sanitation of poultry houses, maintain short grass, clean drains, remove waste, and keep all buildings well maintained.
Ensure that breakdowns are reported and attended to timeously
People Leadership & Safety
Attending to HR/IR matters (i.e. planning leave, time sheets, disciplinary measures, interviews etc.)
Engage and motivate your team to deliver safety excellence, identify and mitigate risks, and uphold safety standards.
Coach & Train employees on production, animal welfare, food safety, and quality requirements to build a high-performing team
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