CHICKEN PRODUCTION MANAGER

1. Production Planning & Operations:

• Develop daily weekly and monthly production plans aligned with commercial demand.
  

• Manage the entire poultry processing operation from bird reception to finished product.
  

• Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining quality standards.
  

• Coordinate labour equipment and production resources efficiently.
  

• Monitor throughput yields and operational performance.
  

• Drive continuous improvements that increase efficiency and reduce production costs.
  

2. Abattoir Management

• Oversee humane handling and slaughter processes.
  

• Ensure compliance with animal welfare legislation and industry best practices.
  

• Maintain smooth workflow across slaughter evisceration chilling grading and packaging.
  

• Monitor processing yields and identify opportunities to reduce losses.
  

• Ensure equipment is operated safely and efficiently.
  

3. Producer Coordination

• Align production schedules with farmer mobilisation plans.
  

• Forecast live bird requirements.
  

• Communicate production demand to extension teams.
  

• Monitor flock readiness and harvesting schedules.
  

• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans.
  

4. Food Safety & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with HACCP GMP and food safety regulations.
  

• Support Quality Assurance Associates during inspections and audits.
  

• Ensure full product traceability throughout production.
  

• Investigate quality deviations and implement corrective actions.
  

• Maintain excellent hygiene and sanitation standards.
  

5. Operational Excellence

• Improve production efficiency and labour productivity.
  

• Reduce waste and maximise carcass yield.
  

• Monitor downtime and equipment utilisation.
  

• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
  

• Develop SOPs and operational controls.
  

7. Health Safety & Compliance

• Promote occupational health and safety standards.
  

• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments.
  

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  

• Investigate production incidents and implement preventive actions.
  

• Maintain production documentation and audit readiness.
  

• Bachelors degree in Animal Science Food Science Veterinary Medicine Agriculture Agribusiness or a related field.
  

• Additional qualifications in Operations Management or Food Processing will be an added advantage.
  

• Minimum three (3) years experience in poultry processing or meat production.
  

• Minimum two(2) years managing a commercial poultry abattoir.
  

• Proven experience leading production teams.
  

• Strong understanding of poultry processing systems.
  

• Experience implementing HACCP and food safety systems.