Free State: Farm Services Manager – Grain Field Chickens, Reitz posted by VKB Group

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Farm Services Manager to join our team at Grain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY) Ltd, in Reitz, North Eastern Free State. As part of our integrated broiler industry, we offer a dynamic role player opportunity to establish yourself within a professional corporate environment in the countryside.

Key Responsibilities

• Management and approval of expenditure in specific departments within approved budget and mandate.
• Continuous liaison with internal departments, customers, and suppliers regarding product standards and quality aspects.
• Responsible for resolving all customer queries and complaints.
• Continuous distribution of schedules to all customers and the abattoir.
• Drafting and managing the cleaning schedule by cycle.
• Coordination of the catching process.
• Provide technical advice and support to producers on the catching and cleaning processes of broiler chicken houses daily.
• Reconciliation and reporting inventory consumption monthly to the operations Manager: Broilers.
• Ensure strict adherence to Biosecurity rules and standards in terms of showering in and out, wearing protective clothing, own personal hygiene, and handling of chickens and machinery.
• Compliance with the risk management policy.
• Ensure that all supervisors comply with legislation as well as policies and procedures.
• Coordination of maintenance of all equipment and fleet within the department.
• Communicate with drivers before, during, and after their scheduled trips.
• Obtain load details and draw up accurate load schedule daily.
• Brief drivers on their schedules daily.
• Provide drivers with all the relevant documentation and/or resources needed for them to complete their deliveries.
• Debrief drivers to identify any problems they encountered at end of trips:
• Ensure a planned maintenance schedule is available at all times to reduce defects and breakdowns.
• Ensure breakdowns are attended to with a matter of urgency.
• Monitor to ensure all maintenance is carried out according to procedures and vehicle requirements.
• Implement controls to ensure sufficient spares are available for the efficient maintenance of vehicles.
• Conduct quality checks on repaired vehicles to ensure service standards are maintained.
• Conduct and/or ensure safety information meetings are held.
• Ensure housekeeping is completed on an ongoing basis so that the workshop is kept clean and safe.
• Ensure all vehicles are returned in a clean and hygienic state.
• Complete safety and health inspection reports on a quarterly basis.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations as required.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent
• A Formal Qualification in Animal/Poultry Production
• At least 3 years proven experience within Logistics in an Agricultural environment
• Working knowledge and experience in:
• Logistics in Agriculture (Preferably Poultry)
• Poultry Catching
• Litter removal
• Poultry house cleaning
• Poultry Farm Bio Security management
• Poultry housing and equipment

Qualifications

• None mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

• Not specified.

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at our own discretion.
• Should you not have received a response within 4 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer.
• VKB Groups approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Groups Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy.
• VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.