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Oversee day-to-day hatchery operations to ensure optimal egg incubation, hatching success rates, and overall chick quality in line with industry standards and biosecurity protocols.
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Monitor critical parameters such as temperature, humidity, ventilation, and egg turning cycles to maintain ideal hatching conditions throughout all stages.
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Coordinate egg receiving, candling, setting, transfer, and hatch-out processes to ensure timely and efficient workflow within the hatchery.
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Supervise hatchery staff, assign tasks, and provide hands-on training to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and animal welfare guidelines.
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Maintain accurate records of egg set, hatchability rates, chick quality, and mortality to support performance tracking and continuous improvement.
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Implement strict hygiene, sanitation, and disinfection protocols to control contamination risks and promote a safe and disease-free hatchery environment.
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Liaise with veterinary and quality assurance teams to ensure early detection and reporting of any abnormalities or health concerns in eggs or chicks.
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Assist in inventory management of hatchery supplies, including vaccines, equipment, disinfectants, and other materials to support uninterrupted operations.
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Ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies regarding hatchery operations, waste disposal, and environmental impact.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives by contributing feedback on hatchery performance, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending operational enhancements.
