Harvest Manager

Job Purpose: Supervise and coordinate poultry catching teams to ensure birds are caught, handled, loaded, and transported safely and efficiently while minimizing bird stress, injuries, mortality, and product losses. Key Responsibilities: • Supervise catching teams during broiler catching and loading operations. • Plan and coordinate catching activities according to the production and transportation schedule. • Ensure proper handling of birds to minimize injuries, stress, and mortality. • Monitor team productivity and ensure required catching targets are achieved. • Ensure compliance with company animal welfare, health, safety, and biosecurity standards. • Coordinate with Farm, Transportation, and Processing teams regarding catching schedules and bird movements. • Ensure catching equipment, crates, and vehicles are properly prepared and available. • Monitor loading procedures and ensure birds are distributed appropriately in transport crates. • Record and report catching quantities, mortality, injuries, delays, and operational issues. • Train and guide catching team members on proper bird handling and safety procedures. • Ensure employees follow PPE, hygiene, and biosecurity requirements. • Address operational issues and coordinate with management for immediate corrective action. • Monitor attendance, discipline, and performance of catching team members. • Ensure farms and work areas are left clean and properly managed after catching activities. Requirements: • Diploma or relevant qualification is preferred. • 2–4 years of experience in poultry catching, broiler farms, live operations, or a similar role. • Previous supervisory/team leadership experience is preferred. • Good knowledge of poultry handling and animal welfare practices. • Ability to manage and motivate a team in a physically demanding environment. • Good communication and coordination skills. • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays when required. • Basic reporting and documentation skills. Key Skills: • Team supervision • Poultry handling • Animal welfare • Farm operations • Workforce coordination • Problem-solving • Safety & biosecurity • Time management • Communication and reporting Show more Show less