Breeder Site Assistant Manager

Job Title: Breeder Site Assistant Manager                        Reporting to: Site Manager

Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent                     Location: Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Ensure the implementation and compliance to Silver Hill Code of practice, Animal welfare and the Quality Management System
• To support the Site Manager in the effective and efficient management of the area.
• Analysing feed intake, water consumption, overall bird performance and reporting to management
• To help co-ordinate the day-to-day operations of the site
• Play a key role in ensuring biosecurity at all sites is at the highest standards and working and educating all stakeholders to maintain these standards
• Ensuring optimal ventilation requirements are in place to ensure the growth and health performance of birds
• Providing guidance on best practices standards in duck husbandry and animal welfare to all staff working on the site
• Ability to be flexible and assist on manual work within the site when needed
• Ability to be flexible and assist on manual work on the rearing and laying farms when needed

Criteria and Core Skills

• Knowledge of poultry production and quality standards would be advantageous
• Good communication, organisation, and planning skills
• The candidate must have good work ethic, be able to work on their own initiative whilst also being able to integrate into a team
• Ability to build and manage relationships with staff working on the site
• Proficient capability with MS Office and good IT skills

Benefits of Working with Silver Hill Duck:

• Competitive Salary offered
• Part of a high-performance team

Applications for this post be made to hr@silverhillduck.com by the 6^th September 2022.

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer                                                         Reporting to: Maintenance Manager

Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent                                                                         Location: Emyvale, Co. Monaghan

Key Accountabilities:

• Troubleshoot production equipment issues e.g. mechanical, electrical, automation or instrumentation within the facility, identify a solution and implement an appropriate repair.
• Work with peers ensuring all facility maintenance and repair work is clearly prioritised and completed safely, effectively, in a timely manner and in compliance with the appropriate industry standards.
• React promptly to day-to-day breakdown issues, repair of faults identified through inspection or as reported on our HACCP Live system.
• Provide hands on support to maintain and improve the reliability of company machinery and equipment.
• Involved in project planning and implementation in support of continuous improvement / equipment installation activities.
• Participate in the implementation and performance of the 6S program for the maintenance team.
• Ensuring PM schedules are kept up to date on HACCP Live, based on actual activities carried out.
• Ensure any audit findings relating to equipment or facilities are addressed and closed off in a timely manner.
• Implement CIP programs to demonstrate ongoing performance improvements in the maintenance function.
• Assist in Quality Assurance, Environmental or H&S accident investigations, identifying the root cause, implementing and verifying corrective actions as required.
• Take an active part in identifying issues, associated risks and closing off actions as required.
• Performance of other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Trade qualified in a mechanical / electrical discipline.
• Experience working on motors, gearboxes, drives and conveyors
• Experience welding stainless steel, mild steel and copper would be beneficial
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in Food, Pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Ability to work to a flexible schedule to accommodate and prioritise the needs of the business.
• Excellent time management and an ability to work independently.
• Work well with other functions developing positive relationships to ensure the delivery of results.

What are your main tasks and responsibilities?

• Leadership, Communication & Organising skills
• Team Managements skills are essential
• Ability to lead a team in a fast paced environment
• Strict protocols to animal welfare, health & safety regulations are key
• Full clean driver licence
• Basic IT skills
• Work hours vary as per pre-set program based on an average 30 hour week
• Annual Salary €40,000 per annum