RCL Food Careers – Vaccination Forman

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity within the Chicken Business has become available for a suitably qualified and experienced Vaccination Foreman. The role falls under the NR MIDRAND region and will be based in BRONKHORSTSPRUIT. The position will report to the Rearing Production Manager. We are looking for a responsible, decisive problem solver to take on this responsibility. The foreman will need to manage the rearing vaccination operation by ensuring the accurate administration of vaccine according to the prescribed program, ensuring accurate 100% grading sessions, and managing the transfer process of the flocks to the breeding farms

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyse vaccination results and discuss with vaccinators to uphold good standards and quality of work
• Ensure the submission of samples to the laboratory as required by best-operating practices.
• Implement training and development plans for the team as agreed with the Production Manager.
• Maintain all the vaccination equipment and the grading scales to the required standard
• Manage vaccine stock and record-keeping
• Conduct regular performance appraisals with subordinates and ensure that the process is cascaded throughout the farm team.
• Chair or initiate disciplinary hearings as needed according to RPM standards.
• Maintain and report management information to the Production Manager.
• Ensure strict bio-security implementation of sub-ordinates at all times
• Recording of vaccination sessions on the vaccination and sample submission form at each site

Job Requirements:

• Numeracy
• Labour relations legislation and procedures
• Systems for SHER
• Budget planning and cost management
• Verbal and written communication
• Computer literacy
• Interpersonal
• ISO and health, safety and environmental legislation
• National best practice standards

Qualification & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a similar environment, 2 to 3 of which should be in a supervisory capacity
• A degree or diploma in Agriculture (3 years)
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence

Job Details:

Company: RCL Foods

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng, SA

Application Deadline: N/A