GGP Production Manager - Aviagen South Africa

GGP Production Manager - Aviagen South Africa

• Leadership and development of ASA staff to meet financial and production targets within Aviagen Group
• Preparing annual budgets and manage them accordingly
• Management 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 domestically
• Prepare and present production reports to senior management
• Ensure accurate data capturing and recording for reporting purposes
• Management of existing customer relationships
• Implementation of significant capital investment projects
• Ensuring Aviagen's Mission, Vision, and Values are applied in the business unit

Other Qualifications

• The 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 skills
• Prepared to undertake detailed tasks where necessary
• Displays 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.