Farm Manager - North West Full job descriptionJob Advert SummaryAn opportunity has become available within Supreme Poultry Agriculture for a senior team member for our Belgie Breeder Operation. We are looking for an individual with strong leadership skills combined with a deep, practical knowledge and understanding of Broiler breeders.For the suitable candidate, Supreme offers an unbeatable working environment, opportunity for development, and a competitive remuneration package. If you thrive in a great culture business, love a team dynamic and believe you can add value to our business, we would love to hear from you.Minimum RequirementsAt least 5 years Broiler Breeder Experience in a Management roleExceptional people / team leadership skills - Coaching employees to help them develop a clear understanding of the requirements relating to Poultry Production, Animal Welfare, Food Safety and Quality and develop the team to ensure they have the capability to meet the performance goalsA good understanding of modern farming methods within the Poultry IndustryExcellent computer skills in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Word) - IT skills are essential alongside the capability toProficiency in English is essential in this positionStrong analytical skills relating to breeder technical aspects.Duties and ResponsibilitiesLaying Operations - Manage all production related activities ensuring consistent compliance with standard operating procedures in order to achieve optimal production output efficienciesProduction Management - Manage the farm under your responsibility to achieve cost effective production targetsEnsure operational planning, placements or depletions are completed and implemented to achieve optimal productionEnsuring the highest standard of fertile eggs are produced to optimise production efficiencyCorrectly calculate and issue feed and water requirements to ensure that supply is sufficient to meet nutritional requirements and manage feed stock levelsManaging and compliance of a strict bio-security environment and maintaining an effective biosecurity programme by practicing good hygiene, vaccination and disease preventionEnsure all livestock is treated humanely, and in compliance with company standardsWork efficiently in a team environment with tact, patience, and a willingness to work with colleagues, ability to build relationships and be able to work under pressureDrive improvement in the performance standards for uniformity of the flock, point of lay cost (POLC), health and animal welfare (from placement to depletion)Conduct post-mortems and report finding to senior area ops manager and group veterinarianRecord and monitor weekly husbandry parametersEnsuring that cleanout and housekeeping duties are done properly (i.e. the houses are properly washed and sanitized at cleanout, grass is kept short, drains on site are kept clean, all waste and debris from the site is removed and buildings on site are maintained)Involve the team by encouragement and motivating to deliver safety excellence and promote risk awareness by getting involved and following safety rules and identifying risksAttending to HR/IR matters (i.e. planning leave, time sheets, disciplinary measures, interviews etc.)
