Hatcheries Manager - Out of Harare,Zimbabwe

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Develops, implements and manages goals, plans, policies and procedures to meet the strategic objectives of the Hatcheries Division.
Accountable for the achievement of Key Performance Indicators by the Hatchery Department.
Manages Hatcheries Division finances including Budget preparation and cost management.
Setting and executing the Hatchery annual budget based on agreed company strategy.
Managing the egg bank and maintaining a minimum egg bank as per SOP
Liaises with Chicks Sales
Identifies, monitors and reports abnormal quality and mortality issues immediately to Company Veterinarian/ Breeder Exec & Layer Exec and closes case within reasonable timeframe
Keeps up to date with technical specs from suppliers and global industry trends in hatchery technology
Works closely with Irvine’s group specialists to share and implement best practices
Maintain and analyse data to make effective decisions
Analyses costs and ensures all costs are within set & agreed budget and takes corrective action when necessary
Ensures compliance with Irvine’s production and bio-security standards
Leading and Managing diverse group of team members

Key Skills
Sound knowledge of dynamics involved in hatching of chicken eggs and growing chickens.
Proven track record demonstrating individual’s ability to maintain sound relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders as well as being able to implement effective management systems.
Sound knowledge and insight of the Company’s Purpose, Vision, Strategy, Values and Team Behaviors.
Demonstrable ability to lead and live the Company Values and Team Behaviors.
Good financial management skills
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both independently and as a team.