Incubator Manager

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Job Summary: Leads the efficient operation of the incubator, supervising technical, sanitary, and production processes, and managing a team of more than 40 people to ensure high hatchability rates and product quality. Key Highlights: 1. Leadership of a large team (more than 40 people) 2. End-to-end management of incubation processes 3. Focus on biosecurity and production quality **Position:** Incubator Manager **Work Location:** Ticuman, Morelos **Position Objective** Ensure efficient incubator operation (technical, sanitary, and production) through effective leadership of a team of more than 40 people, guaranteeing operational discipline, clarity in decision-making, and a stable, productive, and aligned work environment. Achieve high hatchability rates, chick quality, and operational efficiency. **Main Responsibilities** **1\. Incubator Operation** \- Supervise and ensure proper incubation, transfer, and hatching processes. \- Maintain critical parameters (temperature, humidity, ventilation, egg turning). \- Validate chick quality. \- Coordinate workflow from egg receipt to delivery. **2\. Fertile Egg Inventory Control** \- Perform daily tracking of inventory inflows and outflows. \- Ensure FIFO rotation. \- Validate storage conditions. \- Reconcile physical inventory with records. \- Identify deviations. **3\. Batch Scheduling and Control** \- Coordinate batches according to schedule. \- Ensure correct distribution. \- Validate loading and unloading times. \- Align with production planning. \- Prevent overloading. **4\. Candling and Embryonic Monitoring** \- Supervise candling execution. \- Analyze results. \- Detect deviations. \- Generate reports. **5\. Vaccine Handling** \- Control inventory. \- Ensure proper preparation and administration. \- Supervise cold chain integrity. \- Guarantee secure storage. \- Prevent losses. **6\. Biosecurity and Sanitation** \- Enforce cleaning protocols. \- Control access. \- Supervise sanitation procedures. \- Prevent risks. **7\. Personnel Management** \- Coordinate \+40 people. \- Assign responsibilities. \- Maintain discipline. \- Resolve conflicts. \- Evaluate performance. \- Ensure coverage. **8\. Leadership and Emotional Intelligence** \- Maintain a stable work environment. \- Avoid favoritism. \- Manage pressure effectively. \- Communicate clearly. \- Set clear boundaries. **9\. Maintenance** \- Identify malfunctions. \- Coordinate maintenance activities. \- Ensure continuous operation. \- Track follow-up actions. **10\. Control and Reporting** **\- Prepare daily reports**. \- Monitor KPIs. \- Report incidents. \- Propose corrective actions. **Position Profile** · **Education:** Degree in Animal Production Engineering, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, or Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering (provided relevant experience in personnel and production process management is demonstrated). · **Experience:** 3–5 years in hatcheries or poultry production, including operational personnel management (minimum 20 people), and knowledge of incubation, biosecurity, and process control. · **Knowledge:** o Poultry incubation process (batch loading, transfer, hatching) o \- Candling and embryonic analysis o \- Parameter control (temperature, humidity, ventilation) o \- Vaccine handling and cold chain management o \- Biosecurity o \- Inventory control (fertile eggs) o \- Basic operation of incubation equipment o \- Production indicators (hatchability %, mortality, quality). · **Skills:** o \- Leadership of large teams (\+40 people) o \- Emotional intelligence o \- Decision-making o \- Clear and constructive communication o \- Delegation and follow-up o \- Problem-solving o \- Organization and control o \- Working under pressure. Employment Type: Full-time Work Location: On-site employment