Chicken Production Manager Job Keep IT Cool
Production Jobs, Keep IT Cool Jobs. Looking for a production job in Kenya? Keep IT Cool is hiring a Chicken Production Manager skilled in poultry farm management, biosecurity protocols, and production yield optimization.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s 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.
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