Breeder Site Manager

Job Title: Breeder Site Manager
Reporting to: Breeder Manager
Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Glaslough, Co. Monaghan

Responsibilities & Duties

• Take overall responsibility for the effective and efficient day-to-day management of the site, ensuring high standards of operational performance, animal welfare, quality and biosecurity are maintained at all times
• Ensure full implementation of and compliance with the Silver Hill Code of Practice, Animal Welfare standards and Quality Management System
• Manage and monitor bird performance, including feed intake, water consumption, weights, mortality and overall flock performance, identifying issues or trends and taking appropriate action where required
• Ensure optimal environmental and ventilation conditions are maintained to support bird health, welfare and performance
• Maintain the highest standards of biosecurity, ensuring all employees, contractors and visitors understand and comply with site requirements
• Plan, organise and coordinate all day-to-day farm activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard
• Lead, supervise and support employees working on the site, ensuring responsibilities and expectations are clearly communicated
• Manage staffing requirements, work allocation and daily priorities to ensure appropriate site coverage
• Provide ongoing guidance and coaching to employees in relation to duck husbandry, animal welfare, biosecurity and best practice standards
• Monitor employee performance and standards of work, addressing issues promptly and escalating matters where appropriate
• Ensure all required farm records, documentation and reporting are completed accurately and within the required timescales
• Analyse site performance information and provide regular updates to management, highlighting any concerns, risks or opportunities for improvement
• Work closely with the wider Farms, Hatchery, Quality and Production teams to support the efficient operation of the business
• Ensure the site is maintained to a high standard and that any maintenance, equipment or infrastructure issues are identified and reported promptly
• Support and facilitate internal and external audits and ensure any required corrective actions are completed within agreed timescales
• Ensure company policies, procedures and health & safety requirements are consistently followed
• Be flexible and willing to undertake or assist with practical/manual duties on the farm where operationally required

Criteria and Core Skills

• Previous experience within poultry, farming or agricultural operations is desirable, with poultry production experience particularly advantageous.
• Previous supervisory or management experience, with the ability to effectively lead and organise a team desired
• Strong understanding of the importance of animal welfare, biosecurity, quality and operational standards
• Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret flock performance information and identify areas requiring action
• Strong communication, organisation and planning skills
• Ability to make decisions, solve problems and take ownership of issues arising within the site
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with employees, management and other stakeholders
• Proficient capability with MS Office and good general IT skills

Benefits of Working with Silver Hill Duck

• Competitive salary offered
• Part of a high-performance team
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Company events