Breeder Operations Manager Job Hiring in Papua New Guinea for Zenag Chicken

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Job Vacancy: Breeder Operations Manager
Employer/Company: Highland Products Limited trading as Zenag Chicken
DMW Accreditation No.: 101264847
Job Location: Papua New Guinea

Breeder Operations Manager

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of working experience in a breeder farm performing managerial duties.
• Hands-on experience managing modern broiler breeder parent stock, such as Ross, including production feeding and flock management.
• Degree or diploma in Animal Science, Poultry Science, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field is desirable but not essential.
• No minimum educational attainment is required for this position.
• Proven ability to lead large farm teams through supervisors and other operational personnel.
• Sound understanding of breeder production management, including feeding programs, flock management through the laying cycle, lighting, egg handling, and shed environmental control.
• Excellent stockmanship and the ability to recognize changes in bird condition, behavior, and performance.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret flock data and make data-driven decisions.
• High initiative, accountability, and a self-directed approach to achieving operational targets.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management abilities.
• Confident computer user, particularly with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and other data management applications.
• Practical training skills, calm decision-making, and effective team leadership.
• Current driver’s license or willingness to obtain one.
• Physically fit for farm work, including prolonged walking and standing and occasional lifting or moving of items weighing up to 20 kg.
• Ability to communicate and train staff effectively in English; knowledge of Tok Pisin is an advantage, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities:

1. Breeder Farm Operations and Production

• Manage all breeder production farm activities to achieve fertile egg production, fertility, and hatchability targets.
• Oversee the management of breeder flocks from transfer into production through the end of the production cycle.
• Monitor flock performance, including egg production, fertility, hatchability, body weight, feed consumption, mortality, and egg quality.
• Implement breeder management programs in accordance with company standards and the primary breeder’s performance objectives, adjusted for local farm conditions.
• Manage feeding programs, including pre-peak feed increases, peak feeding, and post-peak feed reductions, based on body weight, egg weight, production levels, and feed clean-up time.
• Monitor mating ratios, body weight, flock condition, separate-sex feeding, and the removal of non-performing birds during the laying cycle.
• Implement approved spiking programs when appropriate to support flock fertility.
• Oversee approved lighting and photostimulation programs, nest training, and nest maintenance to minimize floor eggs.
• Analyze production data, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Regularly observe shed routines and verify that corrective actions are completed effectively.

2. Bird Health, Welfare, and Biosecurity

• Maintain strict farm biosecurity standards and ensure compliance with company protocols.
• Ensure vaccination schedules, health monitoring, and disease prevention programs are properly implemented.
• Monitor flock health and promptly report suspected diseases or unusual bird behavior.
• Investigate and address causes of increased mortality, reduced fertility, or declining production performance.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare requirements and approved breeder management practices.
• Coordinate with veterinary, nutrition, and technical teams to optimize flock health and production outcomes.
• Take immediate protective action when animal welfare, health, or biosecurity risks are identified and notify management accordingly.

3. Farm Environment and Equipment Management

• Manage daily farm operations, including feeding, watering, and routine flock care.
• Maintain appropriate shed conditions, including temperature, ventilation, air quality, litter condition, lighting, stocking density, and water quality.
• Ensure proper water sanitation and the effective operation of farm equipment and infrastructure.
• Monitor the condition of housing, feeding systems, watering systems, generators, and other essential equipment.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize equipment breakdowns and operational interruptions.
• Maintain contingency plans for power, water, and feed supply failures, disease outbreaks, severe weather, and road access disruptions.

4. Egg Collection and Hatchery Coordination

• Oversee egg collection, grading, handling, storage, and dispatch to the hatchery.
• Ensure fertile eggs are handled properly to preserve quality and hatchability.
• Coordinate with hatchery personnel to align egg production, collection, and delivery schedules.
• Plan the receipt of transferred flocks from the rearing farm, agreeing on transfer dates, bird numbers, and flock readiness with the Breeder Rearing Manager and technical adviser.
• Review flock handover records and provide feedback to the rearing team regarding flock quality at transfer.
• Plan flock depletion and supervise catching, transportation, clean-out, disinfection, and preparation of sheds for the next flock.

5. Staff Leadership and Development

• Lead, supervise, and develop Breeder Supervisors and approximately 50 farm employees.
• Allocate duties, labor, equipment, and resources according to operational requirements.
• Conduct regular staff performance reviews, coaching sessions, and practical training.
• Develop Assistant Managers and Supervisors to prepare them for future leadership responsibilities.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and approve rosters, overtime, and leave in accordance with company policies.
• Initiate appropriate disciplinary processes when necessary and within delegated authority.
• Promote employee engagement, teamwork, accountability, and a positive workplace safety culture.
• Ensure staff understand and follow procedures for bird handling, chemicals, disinfectants, machinery, electrical equipment, and generators.

6. Inventory, Financial Control, and Compliance

• Control farm stock and assets, including eggs, birds, feed, vaccines, medicines, chemicals, fuel, and equipment.
• Ensure secure storage, accurate inventory records, and regular reconciliation of stock and assets.
• Allocate resources and approve routine expenditure within authorized limits.
• Obtain appropriate management approval for major expenditure, changes outside approved flock programs, and veterinary treatment decisions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, applicable Papua New Guinea employment requirements, and occupational health and safety regulations.
• Participate in internal and external audits and support continuous improvement initiatives.

7. Reporting and Performance Monitoring

• Maintain accurate production, flock health, inventory, labor, and operational records.
• Prepare weekly and monthly management reports on production performance, fertility, hatchability, mortality, feed consumption, and farm compliance.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and compare actual results with agreed targets.
• Work with the Breeder Department Manager and technical adviser to establish numerical performance targets appropriate to the breed, flock, and farm conditions.
• Use data analysis to identify trends, improve productivity, control costs, and support management decisions.

Requirements:

• Update and detailed Resume in Word format or PDF with a picture
• Employment Certificate
• Training Certificate
• Passport Copy

Walk-in applicants can visit us at:
Questcore Inc.
Address: Unit 701-702, Pryce Center Building, 1179 Chino Roces Avenue corner Bagtikan St., San Antonio Village, Makati

Employer Overview:

Zenag Chicken has brought families and communities together in Papua New Guinea for over 70 years. Each day we produce the highest quality, nutrient-rich, flavoursome Chicken and Eggs products. Meatier, Tastier, Juicier.

As Papua New Guinea’s leading poultry producer, we pride ourselves on producing the best quality product that’s assessable to all families in Papua New Guinea. Baked, fried or grilled, Zenag Chicken is an inexpensive, high quality protein source that will keep your family completely satisfied.

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