Hatchery Manager

Job description / Role

Our client, a green field project for poultry “Broiler” production in Sultanate of Oman is planning to build a Hatchery with capacity of 70 million hatching eggs/year to produce 60,000 Mt of broiler and poultry products. This role is for an experienced individual looking to take the next step in their career. The Hatchery Manager will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing policies and practices for the construction of the hatchery and then the operation of the hatchery, ensuring attainment of goals and profitable operation. Direct strategic operational plans in hatching eggs and chick production. Responsible for compliance with all company policies, Breeding companies, and local Authorities policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: Includes but not limited to the following:

During planning and construction: First two years
• Assist in planning, procurement of machineries, supervision of the plant construction and machineries erection and commissioning.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

At Operation period - After commissioning
• Manage and coordinate, through supervisory personnel, hatchery activities: egg pick-up and deliveries, care, incubation and hatching, grading, vaccination, and preparation and transportation of chicks.
• Manage and coordinate, through supervisor personnel, maintenance of facility and equipment.
• Manage chick care, maintenance, packing and transfer activities.
• Oversee Quality Assurance/Quality Control program.
• Communicate with and assist Breeder Manager to project egg needs.
• Communicate and coordinate with contract service providers where applicable.
• Manage and maintain weekly hatch schedules providing proper number of birds to processing plant.
• Monitor and manage facility equipment and repairs, addressing maintenance issues.
• Establish and manage safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and information regarding hatchery equipment and operations.
• Manage reports, review and analyze, performing corrective measures.
• Responsible for hatchery budget.
• Manage quality of In-Ovo vaccination program.
• Direct supervision on all Hatchery staff

Requirements

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Poultry Science, Agricultural Science, Biology, Management or related field from an accredited institution OR 15 years equivalent education and experience.
• Has experience in Building new feed mill plants
• Minimum 8 years’ progressive hatchery experience or combination of hatchery and relative poultry industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ supervisor experience within similar environment.
• Extensive maintenance knowledge (e.g. electrical, mechanical, PLC operations, heating and cooling, hydraulics, etc.).
• Previous hatchery management experience.
• PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus

DESIRED SKILLS:
• Poultry science knowledge.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate people.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial terms and reporting.
• Organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office & Project

DESIRED PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS:
• Understand and interpret data while drawing logical conclusions based on available inputs.
• Critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordingly.
• Basic reasoning skills and carries out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form.

About the Company

OmanCareers is a talent resourcing and training consultancy service provider, under the management of a’Ryadah Advanced Enterprises. OmanCareers is the first social media initiative in the Sultanate of Oman to offer employment, training, and education opportunities using social networking sites. Social networking is perhaps the quickest and perhaps the most cost effective means of broadcasting and disseminating job vacancy advertisements, training opportunities as well as a marketing and promotional tool for our clients, because it works to bridge the distance between the two parties through the use of social media in an effective manner.