Ggp Production Manager - Aviagen South Africa

Leadership and development of ASA staff to meet financial and production targets within Aviagen GroupPreparing annual budgets and manage them accordinglyManagement of over 65 FTE with Farm and Hatchery Managers reporting directly to the position.Responsibility for farm and hatchery production as well as distribution of Aviagen stock domesticallyPrepare and present production reports to senior managementEnsure accurate data capturing and recording for reporting purposesManagement of existing customer relationshipsImplementation of significant capital investment projectsEnsuring Aviagen's Mission, Vision, and Values are applied in the business unitOther QualificationsThe successful candidate will ideally be educated to degree level with recent relevant experience of the poultry industry being an advantage.You will have a proven track record of developing strong customer relationships and have the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.The ability to deal with complex challenges and responsibilities associated with livestock production should be demonstrable.Experience with people management skillsPrepared to undertake detailed tasks where necessaryDisplays a "can do" attitude and a "delivery" mind-set.The successful candidate will be located in the Heidelberg, Johannesburg area, but may be expected to travel throughout South Africa and internationally as required.Aviagen is the world's leading poultry breeding company developing pure breeding stock lines for the production of commercial broiler chickens.
Who are we looking for?Aviagen is looking for people with positive, proactive attitudes, and who have a quest for knowledge, seeking continuous improvement in everything they do.
How do we impact the world?Aviagen takes its corporate and social responsibilities seriously.

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