Commercial Layer Operations Manager Job Hiring in Papua New Guinea for Zenag Chicken
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Job Vacancy: Commercial Layer Operations Manager
Employer/Company: Highland Products Limited trading as Zenag Chicken
DMW Accreditation No.: 101264847
Job Location: Papua New Guinea
Commercial Layer Operations Manager
Qualifications:
- College graduate with a degree or qualification in Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, or a related field.
- At least 6 years of work experience in commercial layer management.
- Proven experience managing commercial layer farms, including cage-shed operations.
- Strong knowledge of poultry production, flock management, egg production systems, bird health, and animal welfare.
- Experience in farm performance monitoring, production planning, biosecurity, and operational cost management.
- Strong strategic thinking, planning, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Ability to supervise large teams, manage staff performance, and coordinate operations across multiple sites.
- Knowledge of farm safety procedures, environmental compliance, food safety, and relevant industry standards.
- Ability to analyze production data, prepare reports, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of commercial layer rearing and egg production farms across multiple sites.
- Ensure production targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved, including bird livability, egg production, feed conversion, egg quality, and overall hen performance.
- Develop, implement, and standardize operating procedures (SOPs) across all farm locations.
- Monitor and analyze farm performance data, identify operational issues, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Coordinate bird placements, flock depletions, feed inventory and ordering, and production schedules with planning and logistics teams.
- Ensure poultry sheds, cage systems, machinery, and other farm equipment are properly maintained and operating according to required specifications.
- Uphold high standards of animal health and welfare in accordance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Establish, monitor, and enforce strict biosecurity protocols across all farm sites.
- Lead, supervise, mentor, and support farm personnel to achieve high levels of productivity and operational performance.
- Recruit, interview, train, and develop employees to meet farm operational requirements.
- Manage staff performance and discipline, including issuing warnings and handling termination processes in accordance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
- Prepare and submit regular reports on production performance, flock health, farm profitability, and site compliance.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, environmental controls, workplace health and safety (WHS) policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Support internal and external audits involving egg safety, food safety, animal welfare, and workplace compliance.
- Work closely with Shed Bosses, Egg Collectors, Layer Supervisors, and other Farm Managers to maintain efficient farm operations.
- Coordinate with hatchery personnel, veterinarians, maintenance teams, feed unloading personnel, and other support departments.
- Maintain productive working relationships with external consultants and relevant industry stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce operational costs, minimize losses, and enhance farm profitability.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination across all farm sites and operational departments.
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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