Operations Manager – Broilers

Job Purpose: The Operations Manager – Broilers is responsible for the entire broiler operations section of the company including future sites. Key Responsibilities: Strategically direct, manage and transition the operations of the broiler division.Planning, organizing, communicating, and executing the various broiler business activities.Meeting set KPI’s and as per the strategic plan.Review all protocols for the operations broiler division.Develop data driven broiler operation.Identify staff training and mentoring needs so there is a transfer of knowledge and skills development benefit.Develop daily, weekly, monthly reports that help the agriculture director get more visibility on the workings of the broiler operations.Review and revise breeder SOPs then implement revised procedure so as to be operationally effective and aligned with relevant food safety requirements.Working with the quality assurance team to develop a usable QA program that can be adopted through the broiler operations businessTo develop, train and recruit local breeder farm managers that strive to attain international broiler standards.Engage new contract growers and ensure both new and current growers are trained, developed, and monitored to perform to BPUL standards.Maintain all poultry facilities and equipment in the best working condition.To effect BEST PRACTICES and world class standards in operations broiler division as per broiler standards.Drive the implementation of BPUL culture and values and lead by example throughout the broiler department. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor Success Measures: 7-day mortality <1%FCR < 1.85PEF >280Average live weight: 1,75kg100% compliance to Biosecurity SOPs Education: Degree or diploma in Agriculture or related field Skills and Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a senior positionPrior experience in poultry farming sector is essentialHigh level of Integrity and honestyGood interpersonal and communication skills.Leadership skills with experience of managing a large staff complementExcellent communication skillsExcellent problem-solving skillsTransfer of knowledge skillsAbility to work effectively with a diverse populationMicrosoft office suite skills Attitude/Motivation: Value adding (willingness to go an extra mile for BPIL, staff & customers).Enthusiasm, passion and encouragement to all.Strong commitment to the mission, vision and values of BPIL.Result driven. <

• Strategically direct, manage and transition the operations of the broiler division. • Planning, organizing, communicating, and executing the various broiler business activities. • Meeting set KPI’s and as per the strategic plan. • Review all protocols for the operations broiler division. • Develop data driven broiler operation. • Identify staff training and mentoring needs so there is a transfer of knowledge and skills development benefit. • Develop daily, weekly, monthly reports that help the agriculture director get more visibility on the workings of the broiler operations. • Review and revise breeder SOPs then implement revised procedure so as to be operationally effective and aligned with relevant food safety requirements. • Working with the quality assurance team to develop a usable QA program that can be adopted through the broiler operations business • To develop, train and recruit local breeder farm managers that strive to attain international broiler standards. • Engage new contract growers and ensure both new and current growers are trained, developed, and monitored to perform to BPUL standards. • Maintain all poultry facilities and equipment in the best working condition. • To effect BEST PRACTICES and world class standards in operations broiler division as per broiler standards. • Drive the implementation of BPUL culture and values and lead by example throughout the broiler department. • 7-day mortality <1%