Site Manager

Vacancy Details
Employer:
Grain Field Chickens Pty Ltd
Introduction
Grain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture PTYLtd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.
Job Description
Responsible for daily production activities, planning and reporting of a site which includes direct management of assigned employees, accountability, responsibility, training and motivating employees, biosecurity and protection of Broiler stock, Site procurement &
asset control, administration duties in accordance with established targets and methods and set by Operations Management.
Requirements
Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent.
A Formal Qualification in Animal Science/ Poultry Production.
At least 3 years
- proven experience within the poultry/ hatchery/ chicken grower-s environment.
Working knowledge and experience in:
Functional anatomy and physiology of birds.
Poultry nutrition management.
Poultry health management.
Poultry housing and equipment.
Environmental control in poultry production.
Supervisory experience within a poultry environment.
Advanced Microsoft Office incl. Advanced Excel.
CB - Code B driver-s license/ own reliable transport.
Willingness to work shift and overtime including on weekends and public holidays.
Duties and responsibilities
Feed practices and procedures
Assist with daily stock take of feeding bin and reporting figures back to management.
Report monthly feed levels to GFC Cost-Accountant.
Inform Management of feed requirements/inefficiencies and Order feed and confirm delivery dates.
Ensure that no feed is wasted and/or spilled.
Ensure all feeder lines are according to company set standards and requirements.
Oversee offloading of feed and that silo scales were zeroed and calibrated before each delivery.
Report feed delivery variances to Management.
Ensure correct weighing of feed and that feed levels are monitored, controlled and recorded daily by house attendant or Supervisor and report back to management.
Monitor feed quality daily and per delivery and report any issues to Management.
Ensure feed bins are washed &
disinfected after everycycle.
Water levels and usage
Ensure that drinkers are according to company set standards and procedures floor area, to ensure all chickens can reach the water.
Ensure that Water usage and levels are monitored, controlled and recorded daily by house attendant and report back to management.
Ensure Site water supply levels are monitored daily, water on site capacity is maintained and pumps are in working condition, check Chlorine Station and record and report daily readings, report any maintenance related faults to Management.
Compliance with lighting program
Ensure all lights in chicken house is in good working order, and that any fused lights are replaced as soon as detected.
Ensure that lightning requirement are according to company set standards and requirements.
Report any defects or problems with lightening immediately to manager.
Ensure that lighting and electricity checklists are controlled and recorded daily by house attendant, and report back to management.
Monitor Air, Ventilation and Temperature
Ensure that all ventilation, air and temperature are according to company set standards and procedures.
Ensure all checklist on broiler, air, ventilation and temperature are recorded and monitored daily by House attendant / Supervisor, report back to management.
Check &
monitor boiler operation &
efficiency as well as coal stock levels, record &
report daily.
Report monthly coal levels to GFC Cost-Accountant.
Vaccination, medication, weighing, catching and cleanout procedures.
Ensure vaccination and medications take place in accordance with operational requirements.
Check vaccination stocks and report shortage requirements to management.
Ensure medication and vaccination fridge is operational and closed daily.
Do weekly bird test weights with house attendants according to bird weighting procedure.
Make sure that automatic bird scales are checked and calibrated weekly.
Ensure that all data on growth, weight and mortalities are recorded daily by Supervisor, report back to management.
Make sure depletion procedure is followed, assist and supervise with catching of chickens.
Make sure litter cleanout procedure is followed and the enough vehicles are available to remove litter from the site, report deviations.
Monitor and manage washing &
disinfectant after cycles of houses, storerooms, control rooms, Office block, ablution area. Ensure fogging includes ablution and offices after cycles.
Workplace specific Bio
Oversee house washing procedures and ensure compliance with all general housekeeping rules as per set instructions.
Do training on Biosecurity and health care standards.
Ensure visitors are monitored, sign in/ out and comply with Bio-security operational requirements.
Monitor and supervise litter turning and make sure all wet litter underneath drinkers are removed or replaced.
Regularly check and replace floor baths content and ensure compliance with set standards.
Regularly check rodent stations and ensure compliance with set standards.
Supervise preparation, cleaning and disinfecting of chicken houses for new flocks.
Oversee the site maintenance of poultry houses;
their equipment, cleaning and maintenance of boiler;
generator and Office complex and storerooms.
Ensure that sanitation checklist is recorded daily by house attendant / Supervisor, report back to management.
Provide leadership and guidance to ensure that staff are motivated
Ensure that all employee attendance registers are completed daily by team leaders of each site, report any absenteeism to management.
Follow up and monitor PRP system with HR assistance.
Submit annual leave plans for employees.
Submit a Training Matrix for employees annually.
Report any vacancies to management.
Train Supervisor and team on clocking machine and clocking procedure.
Ensure that all sites follow clocking procedure and assist were needed.
Identify training needs, maintain training record, planned job observations and assist in training of new and existing employees.
Report and misconduct by employees that can lead to a verbal-, written
- or final written warning to management and take action.
Actively assist with building an effective and productive team.
Provide leadership and establish good working relations with all team members.
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation as well as Grain Field Chickens policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
Assist with issuing of Personal Protective Equipment.
Ensure compliance with all Grain Field Chickens policies and procedures as well as applicable labor legislation.
Ensure compliance with all Grain Field Chickens ISO policies and procedures as well as Health and Safety rules and regulations.
Ensure compliance with all Grain Field Chickens 20 Keys policies and procedures as well as Health and Safety rules and regulations &
keep notice board updated monthly, record discussions, monthly feedback sessions and group activities.
General
Participate in work activities to expedite workload.
Perform other duties as prescribed by management.
Assign duties to employees, monitor and coordinate them to ensure that they are carried out in the most productive and efficient way.
Ensure strict adherence to Bio Security rules and standards in terms of showering in and out, wearing protective clothing, own personal hygiene and handling of chickens and machinery.
Inspect chicken houses regularly to ensure all husbandry standards and procedures are met.
Regularly check and report maintenance requirements of facilities such as chicken houses, feeders and drinkers.
Report Mortalities and Culls daily as prescribed.
Assist and manage depletion, selection and placing of chickens, counting &
chick quality.
Manage and coordinate crop Scoring every 2;
6 and 12, 24 &
48 hours after placement and once a week.
Manage and assist with preparation, maintenance, cleaning and receiving of new flocks.
Keep record of total number of chicks when placement and depletion take place.
Maintain a high standard in Site administration and reporting. Daily filing &
sign-off.
Do and submit monthly stock counts &
complete loose asset register
Ensure Emergency equipment is checked monthly, record and report.
Complete preventative maintenance planning and submit to Management.
Do cycle planning and report to Management.
Arrange Temporary employees if needed with HR, get Management approval.
Attend at least one production meeting per month and all training scheduled by management.
Any other duties as be required by management.
Skills Required
Accuracy and attention to detail
Logical thinker
Solutions-driven
Technical-minded
People Management skills
Good communication skills
Good reporting skills
Good planning skills
Strong administration skills
Team player
Ability to work under pressure