Job Description

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for a well-reputed Food Manufacturing Company. Our client is looking for a dedicated Team Lead - Cage-Free Poultry Management, responsible for ensuring optimal conditions for chick rearing, implementing vaccination programs, and maintaining bio-hazard controls to achieve productivity objectives in line with company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Environmental and Sustenance Management

- Maintain strict environmental controls in the cage-free area to ensure optimal living conditions and chick growth.

- Monitor sustenance quality and quantity to achieve targeted flock weight and health.

Vaccination Implementation

- Collaborate with the Laboratory Incharge to execute vaccination schedules aimed at boosting immunity and increasing flock survivability.

Bio-hazard Management

- Enforce bio-security measures by ensuring all employees adhere to hygiene protocols and PPE usage.

- Maintain adequate supplies of foot dips, hand washes, and other bio-hazard control materials.

Manure Management

- Coordinate with the fertilizer team for daily manure removal to prevent health hazards and ensure smooth operations.

- Oversee prompt resolution of machinery issues to avoid operational delays.

Chick Transfer Coordination

- Schedule and supervise chick transfers to laying sheds, ensuring minimal stress and mortality by organizing night transport operations.

Shed Cleaning and Maintenance

- Implement thorough shed disinfection and equipment maintenance schedules post chick transfer to mitigate infection risks and ensure future flock health.

Monitoring and Reporting

- Maintain daily reports on environmental controls, mortality rates, and other critical data to identify and address potential issues early.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science, Agriculture Engineering, or a related field (veterinary qualification is an advantage).

- Minimum 5 years of experience in cage-free poultry or breeding farms, with expertise in chick rearing and large-scale vaccination programs.

- Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.

- Knowledge of bird diseases, medication planning, lab techniques, and bio-hazard control measures.

- Familiarity with ISO, HACCP standards, and HSE issues related to poultry farming.

- Proficient in computer use and reporting.

- Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and ability to work in remote environments.

Benefits

- Attractive Salary & Benefits