Full time
Your opportunity to join us at Mount Alford! As Assistant Hatchery Manager, you will support the Hatchery Manager and oversee the running of the hatchery ensuring customer and welfare requirements are met and chicks are successfully delivered to the field. Alongside the day-to-day management of hatchery operations, you will support continuous improvement programs and be part of a dedicated and hard-working team.
Key responsibilities: Provide support to the Hatchery Manager and oversee the day-to-day operations of the hatchery, hatching 1.2-1.4 million eggs a week. Deliver high level hatchery and incubation support to optimise production operations. Operate and maintain complex technological systems and equipment and provide training and technical support for HatchTech technology. Support, lead and train staff and contractors to ensure the team achieves performance goals and upholds the highest standards relating to animal/chick welfare, safety, biosecurity and quality. Identify, drive and embed continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency programs. Assist with general maintenance tasks to support the upkeep of the hatchery. Manage all activities in the Hatchery Manager's absence. Key requirements: Previous experience working in a similar hatchery/poultry farming role. Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide a team and create a collaborative working environment. A trades background would be useful along with the ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve and manage technical and maintenance issues. High level of commitment and dedication and the desire to build a career at Inghams. Ability to demonstrate modern farming and hatchery expertise and a commitment to animal welfare, biosecurity and safety. We're looking for people who are curious, caring, courageous, and committed to join us; people who want to contribute their best work every single day and continue delivering deliciously good food that's… Always Good!
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