Supervisor at Donaghmore Hatchery Are you ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and essential agricultural setting? Donaghmore Hatchery is looking for an enthusiastic and capable individual to join our team as a Supervisor.
In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.
If you have a proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, and a passion for maintaining high-quality standards, we would love to hear from you Job Details Position: Supervisor Department: Donaghmore Hatchery Reports To: Assistant/Hatchery Manager Working Hours: Monday to Wednesday, 12 pm
- 12 am (36 hours per week, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break daily) Key Responsibilities As a Supervisor, you will ensure the smooth and efficient operations of the hatchery while upholding the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and production quality.
Core responsibilities include: Organizing and managing labour to meet operational targets effectively.
Monitoring and maintaining machinery, hygiene, and safety standards across different areas.
Liaising with management, suppliers, farmers, and fellow supervisors to meet customer needs.
Recording and reporting critical data to maintain accurate documentation.
Area-Specific Responsibilities: Egg Store: Monitor egg quality, ensure proper grading, and liaise with farmers as needed.
Despatch: Oversee chick sexing, manage records, and coordinate logistics for smooth operations.
Transfer: Supervise the transfer of eggs to hatchers and maintain equipment and quality control.
General Hatchery: Monitor and ensure the optimal functioning of incubators and other machinery.
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What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will possess the following: Essential Skills: Literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, teamworking, leadership, and the ability to organize and prioritize.
Mechanical Aptitude: A knack for understanding and troubleshooting machinery.
Communication Skills: Proficiency in English and the ability to liaise effectively with team members and external stakeholders.
Experience: Prior supervisory/people management experience is desirable.
Health & Safety Awareness: An understanding of workplace safety regulations and hygiene protocols.
Working Environment The role involves standing for extended periods in a comfortable hatchery environment (16C).
Supervisors must demonstrate attentiveness to health and safety regulations, ensuring that team members carry out their duties with care and attention to quality and welfare.
Why Join Donaghmore Hatchery? Opportunity to develop your leadership and organizational skills in a key agricultural role.
Be part of a team dedicated to achieving excellence in hatchery operations.
Work in a supportive environment with opportunities to grow and contribute.
We look forward to welcoming the next Supervisor to our team Join us in making a difference in the agricultural industry.
The company Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.
We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality.
Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.
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