Hatchery Manager

Hatchery Manager Rugby, England

Aviagen UK Ltd
Full Time Rugby, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

Aviagen is the world’s leading poultry science company, developing pedigree lines for the production of broiler chickens and turkeys. The UK business is located near Edinburgh with several wholly owned operations and joint ventures worldwide.

Hatching GGP & GP chicks in our modern hatchery located near Rugby, Warwickshire and reporting to the Head of GGP, we are seeking a Hatchery Manager. This role will have full operational responsibility to plan, organise and control the day-to-day activities of the hatching and delivery of day old chicks to match customer orders to agreed quality standards and within a bio-secure environment.

You will have experience of operating at a senior level preferably within a commercial poultry hatchery and be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as the ability to manage and develop a large team of skilled individuals. This role will also require the ability to manage this technically complex operation within agreed budgets to the highest standards of quality, bio-security and accuracy of data collection.

Day to day activities would include but are not limited to:

  • Manage and coordinate hatchery activities
  • Oversee quality assurance program
  • Monitor facility equipment and repairs
  • Oversee hatchery sanitation
  • Oversee the hatchery vaccination processes
  • Keep current knowledge of industry trends
  • Manage animal welfare program
  • Plan and oversee hatchery budget
  • Comply with all company policies and animal welfare guidelines
  • Manage chick care, maintenance, packing and transfer activities
  • Manage and maintain weekly hatch schedules
  • Direct supervision of employees

To be considered for this opportunity ideally you will have a Bachelor's degree in animal science or NVQ 3 in Poultry Agricultural qualification.

An excellent remuneration package is provided with this role and includes a company dwelling on site.

To be part of this exciting, growing, global business, please send your CV to our careers team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Rugby, CV23 8EQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 03/03/2023

Hatchery Manager
Aviagen UK Ltd

www.aviagen.com
Huntsville, United States
Randall Ennis
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Animal Production
Related Jobs

All Related Listed jobs

Customer Service Representative
One Stop Community Stores Ltd Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales 10.42 GBP HOURLY Today

The job entails: customer service, till work, stock movement and shelf filling. Attention to Health and Safety and Food Hygiene and date checking.

information security engineer
Tia San Francisco, CA 150814 - 90866 USD ANNUAL Today
Security Officer
Mitie Slough, Berkshire, South East England, England 12 GBP HOURLY Today

You must hold a current SIA licence or valid SIA certificates (licence can be provided) and a full 5-year checkable employment/education history.

Warehouse Operative
The Delivery Group Luton, East of England, England 9.95 - 10.36 GBP HOURLY Today

Consistently provide excellent customer service, displaying a professional attitude and behaviour to customers and other members of staff.

Accommodation Manager
Sanctuary Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England 25920 - 27284 GBP ANNUAL Today

Proven experience of working in the student accommodation, hotel, hospitality or property sector is essential.