We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years. A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together. Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry.
Job DescriptionYour 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 arecurious, caring, courageous and committed to join us; people who want to contribute their best work every single dayand continue delivering deliciously good food that's…Always Good!
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