Open Positions at Country Bird Holdings Ltd (CBH)

Minimum Requirements

• Tertiary qualification (Food related) 
• Experience in Quality Assurance systems 
• Legislation knowledge related to Poultry and Manufacturing premises. 
• Food safety training.
• Knowledge in statutory, site specific environmental standards.
• Knowledge of food processing procedures.
• Specific job skills standards as contained in the Food Safety and Quality system. 
• Food processing hygiene standard as contained in the Food safety and Quality system.
• Advance Computer literary required (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and good e-mail ethics)
• Self -motivated and ability to work independently.
• Adequate comprehension of applicable statutory standards applicable to the workplace, environment and employees.
• Competent on job specific in-house job skills.
• Detail and accuracy orientated.
• Planning and organizational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Effective communication skills.
• Willing to work overtime
• Good record keeping

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily Checks (Quality Documentation and Competency)
• Assist with managing of all Quality employees on site.
• Ensure Quality procedure and processes are adhered to.
• Identifying and/or addressing problems/areas of improvement in the quality systems followed in the plant.
• Ensuring a high level of hygiene is maintained throughout the processing plants.
• Report workers not adhering to the required standards.
• Enforce disciplinary action /corrective action when necessary.
• Participate in documentation audits - ensuring procedures, work instructions and FPF's /QAF's correlate 
• Conduct weekly plant inspections and keep record of findings and corrective actions to be implemented. 
• Maintain the food safety and quality systems
• Writing and follow up on corrective actions for third party audits 
• Verification of product specifications 
• Follow up on corrective actions of KPI's and Pick - ups 
• Handling of all queries from external service provider's such as pest control, laundry services, chemicals and Labs
• Customer complaints control- Investigating, compiling report, feedback and identify trend
• Responsible for monthly management product presentation
• Assist Quality Manager with other adhoc duties.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Numerical Literacy is essential in this role
• A degree in Agriculture is greatly valued and beneficial.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in the area of Rearing /Laying
• Relevant poultry courses will be beneficial.
• A good understanding of modern farming methods, a commitment to animal welfare and an interest in, and understand of, the ways in which farming impacts the environment.
• Ability to apply the basics of poultry effectively on site
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Word) would be advantageous.
• Capability to analyse operational reports and data and monitoring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in English (Verbal & Written) is essential in this role. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Effective management of the site which includes but not limited to:
• Record keeping and reporting to Manager (mortalities, egg collection sheets, daily stats, water consumptions, feed orders, etc.) on a daily basis.
• Ensure that the assets and installations are maintained and in good order, thorough knowledge of function / tasks / equipment.
• Ensuring livestock is treated humanely, and in compliance with company standards (monitoring feedings, spillages, report deviations, vaccinations)
• Coaching and monitoring employees to help them develop clear understanding of standards/requirements relating to Animal Welfare, Food Safety and Quality.
• Training staff as per schedule
• Planning daily work activities and organising duties on site
• Effective communication 
• Decision making within authority level and company procedures
• Time management on site as well as guiding others to manage their time effectively
• Managing IR/ HR matters of site
• Ensuring the site complies with Health & Safety regulations