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Laying Area Farm Manager – Sovereign Foods

Sovereign Foods, a national supplier of top quality chicken products to the SA market via various brands, is seeking to employ a Laying Area Farm Manager for its operations in the Eastern Cape.

The successful incumbent will oversee the management of a number of farms within the Laying department and be responsible for meeting the set Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) associated within the breeder operation. Additionally, Sovereign’s on-going drive to improve Quality, Health and Safety as well as maintaining excellent bird health status through strict enforcement of Works Instructions, will be required. Excellent Cost controlling abilities is a must for this position.

Sovereign Foods is looking for a thorough and committed individual who is willing to work to operational requirements, including public holidays and/or weekend duties. Excellent knowledge of all aspects related to animal husbandry and stockman-ship must be applied to achieve sustainable industry leading results.

A degree in Animal Production Management (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 years parent stock and laying birds management is essential. Good computer literacy with experience and confidence in environmentally controlled chicken houses are deemed a necessity to be effective in this role.

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the achievement of Laying KPI’s on the facilities:
    • Total hen loss to be within breed standard
    • Bodyweights to be within the specification of breed standard
    • Costs not to exceed budget
    • Hatch percentage optimized to breed standard
    • Chicks per hen housed meeting the breed standard
  • Ensure that all houses and assets are kept in perfect operating condition throughout the cycle
  • Rigid SOP adherence on a daily basis – in all operational aspects
  • Ability to oversee and guide the maintenance effort on the farm
  • Contribute to ensuring the safe working conditions of employees on sites
  • Submit reports, planning schedules and data analysis reports as required
  • Manage subordinates through providing working resources and effective performance management and related processes.

As Sovereign Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, preference will be given to applicants from the designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act. Only appropriately qualified and experienced individuals should submit a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates and a copy ID to recruitment@sovfoods.co.za. Closing date for applications: 08 February 2013.

Marketing Manager, Pig & Poultry Products

COMPANY: MSD Animal Health

MAJOR FUNCTIONS


The Marketing Manager, Pig & Poultry Products will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of a marketing strategy for the Pig & Poultry Product portfolio to achieve or exceed the agreed sales objectives within the limits of the allocated budgets. The incumbent will also provide and coordinate marketing and commercial assistance to the sales and marketing efforts of the Pig & Poultry Sales Team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Overall supervision of product sales and marketing activities for all products within the Pig & Poultry portfolio.
    • Manage and monitor logistical planning of key Pig & Poultry products.
    • Assist with the registration of new products and coordinate new product launches.
    • Attend regional- and national sales conferences and provide training to staff and clients on company products as part of ongoing continuing education policy.
    • Expand market share of portfolio products.
    • Briefing and liaising with advertising companies.
    • Assist in planning and executing product launches, sales conferences and assist with exhibitions, etc.
    • Assisting in the co-ordination of promotional campaigns.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • BSc, marketing or similar degree.
  • Minimum three year’s experience in the veterinary pharmaceutical field.
  • Minimum one year’s experience in product management.
  • Minimum one year’s sales experience in the veterinary field.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company is committed to the implementation of the Employment Equity Act and will strive to create opportunities for candidates from previously disadvantaged groups.

 

To apply, please submit your Curriculum Vitae to the Human Resources Officer, Louise Helmbold (louise.helmbold@merck.com)

 

CLOSING DATE
The closing date to apply for this position is Thursday 23 August 2012

General Manager - Nampula

We are looking for a dynamic individual to take up the post of General Manager.  We are looking for a leader with high energy and drive. The individual should be very flexible and have the ability to see things (operations) holistically.


The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer based outside Mozambique. The position has functional heads as direct subordinate staff.

The responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and vision to the company by assisting the Board and staff with the development of long range and annual plans, and with the evaluation and reporting of progress on plans.
  • Oversee farm and factory operations
  • Ensure quality standards are met in the processing plant
  • Oversee market studies and come up with innovative ways of satisfying customers.
  • Oversee all sales and marketing strategies and campaigns
  • Project management

The Person

  • A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
  • A degree/higher diploma in Agriculture/Aquaculture/Business Management/Finance/Marketing Management from a reputable university/college.
  • Business management experience.
  • A good financial understanding including financial reporting.
  • Sales and distribution experience.
  • Poultry/aquaculture/agriculture/cold chain experience is desirable.
  • Fluency in Portuguese will be an added advantage.
  • Basic package is up to USD10 000 per month gross, a company vehicle plus uncapped business fuel, accommodation, medical aid. Other frills are negotiable.

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National Livestock Manager - Leading Poultry Processor - New Zealand Based Role

Our client is a respected and long-established New Zealand owned poultry processor and marketer with strong local and export markets.  The company has a diverse product mix and is enjoying significant growth into a range of market sectors. This is an outstanding opportunity to drive the livestock operation to higher levels of performance through innovation, relationship building and developing a culture of excellence.

Applications for this role will only be accepted through Cook Executive Recruitment Limited.  Please write to, or telephone, Rowen Greatbatch in strictest confidence quoting reference number 2674 or email to recruit@cookexecutive.co.nz or apply online at www.cookexecutive.co.nz

Pronel ugently seeking an Operations Manager based in the Pietermaritzburg area.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Operations
  • Production
  • Receiving and warehousing
  • Systems
  • Stock Control
  • Maintenance and Engineering
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruitment
  • Quality Control
  • Management
  • Risk and Safety

Minimum requirements:

  • Matric
  • Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Production/Operations Management and Engineering/Maintenance Qualifications
  • 6- 12 years experience in a Management (including Operations) or Plant Engineering position
  • Experience within the Animal feed processing environment
  • Six Stigma

Should you meet the minimum requirements, please email CV to proneltech@pronelkzn.co.za or recruitment@pronel.co.za

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