We’ve been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we’ve been crafting for over 100 years. A large part of our strong growth and success is because we’re always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together. Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand’s first choice for poultry.
Your opportunity to join us at Mount Alford!
As Assistant Hatchery Manager you will support the Hatchery Manager and oversee the running of the hatchery ensuring customer and welfare requirements are met and chicks are successfully delivered to the field. Alongside the day-to-day management of hatchery operations, you will support continuous improvement programs and be part of a dedicated and hard-working team.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide support to the Hatchery Manager and oversee the day-to-day operations of the hatchery, hatching 1.2-1.4 million eggs a week
- Deliver high level hatchery and incubation support to optimise production operations
- Operate and maintain complex technological systems and equipment and provide training and technical support for HatchTech technology
- Support, lead and train staff and contractors to ensure the team achieves performance goals and upholds the highest standards relating to animal/ chick welfare, safety, biosecurity and quality
- Identify, drive and embed continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency programs
- Assist with general maintenance tasks to support the upkeep of the hatchery
- Manage all activities in the Hatchery Manager’s absence
We’re interested in people who can bring:
- Previous experience working in a similar hatchery role
- Excellent people skills with the ability to work well in a team environment
- High level of commitment and dedication with the ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve and manage technical and maintenance issues
- Ability to demonstrate modern farming and hatchery expertise and a commitment to animal welfare, biosecurity and safety
We’re looking for people who are curious, caring, courageous and committed to join us; people who want to contribute their best work every single day and continue delivering deliciously good food that’s…Always Good!
