Job Details: For over 100 years, Cobb Genetics is a global primary breeding company that provides affordable protein to the world.
Based at our facility in Rotongaro, our team is on the lookout for an Assistant Manager to join our Hatchery team.
Reporting into the Hatchery Manager, this position is responsible for the day-to-day staffing supervision and hands-on operation of the GP hatchery.
Considered a hands-on position, this role is key in ensuring the hatchery meets all quality and yield targets with a focus on maintaining biosecurity and safety measures.
Key Responsibilities: Supervise the effective production of a GP hatchery including quality assurance and production targets in accordance with production targets.
Assist the Hatchery Manager in the continuous development of production improvements and supporting documentation.
Hands-on supervision of all staff including employee retention, recruitment, training and development, coaching, first line non-performance issues, responsible for the staff roster.
Champion a culture of safe practices and continuously improve safety through ongoing training and leading from the front.
Oversee equipment maintenance to ensure safe operation and optimal performance.
Respond to alarm activations in a prompt, safe manner that does not compromise biosecurity procedures (be part of the on-call roster).
Skills & Experience Required: 3+ years previous hatchery or poultry industry experience.
Proven experience in a leadership position.
Understanding of commercial and financial acumen.
Safety first mindset.
Great people skills, and experience managing staff.
High level of detail.
Great communication at all levels of the business.
Why Work for Us: Cobb is a global organization with a strong focus on the development and safety of its people.
We offer a strong set of values, good salary package, and global opportunities.
More importantly, we are a down-to-earth, practical, and fun-going team who works together to deliver on meeting our business unit's expectations.
If this all sounds like a bit of you, please click the 'apply now' button and submit your CV and cover letter.
This role is only open to people currently residing in NZ.
You must be a NZ citizen/resident or have a valid work visa to apply.
Please note: As part of the pre-employment process you will need to complete a pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol test, criminal history check, and home verification check (due to bio-security requirements).
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