Broiler Farm Manager

Broiler Farm Manager

Company: Heritage Farm

Role Summary

We are seeking a competent, experienced and results-driven Farm Manager to take overall responsibility for the management and performance of a large-scale commercial broiler farm. This is a senior, hands-on management position with full responsibility for production performance, farm operations, labour management, planning, biosecurity, maintenance, record keeping and reporting to the Directors.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Flock Performance

• Take full responsibility for overall broiler production performance and achievement of company targets.
• Closely monitor weight, feed consumption, FCR, mortality, uniformity and mortality.
• Identify production problems early and implement correction action.
• Plan farm activities and adjust culling according to farm performance, capacity and market requirements.
• Maintain and supervise vaccination, medication and flock-health programs.

Records, Planning & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all farm inputs and outputs.
• Ensure proper recording of client placements, feed, medication, vaccines, mortality and other farm records.
• Carry out advance planning of farm inputs and outputs to ensure uninterrupted farm operations.
• Prepare regular production, stock and management reports.
• Report directly to the Directors on farm performance, operational issues.

Labour Management & Recruitment

• Manage, supervise and motivate the farm workforce.
• Plan farm labour requirements and allocate duties efficiently.
• Manage staff performance, productivity and accountability.
• Participate in the recruitment, training and development of farm employees.
• Develop supervision skills to maintain high operational standards.

Maintenance & Spare Parts

• Ensure all routine and preventive maintenance is carried out correctly and on time.
• Coordinate repairs and minimize downtime.
• Maintain stocks of critical spare parts and materials.
• Keep farm buildings, ventilation, cooling, electrical and other farm systems fully operational.

Cleaning, Biosecurity & Security

• Supervise cage/house cleaning, washing, disinfection and preparation between batches.
• Maintain strict biosecurity and disease-prevention procedures throughout the farm.
• Control movement of employees, visitors, vehicles and materials entering and leaving the farm.
• Take overall responsibility for farm security, hygiene and cleanliness.

Marketing & Operational Coordination

• Coordinate through chilling and culling schedules with marketing and sales requirements.
• Maintain effective communication between the farm, feed mill, veterinary/technical team, marketing, accounts and other related companies/departments.
• Ensure effective inter-company communication and coordination to achieve smooth farm operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Animal Science / Livestock Production or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a commercial broiler farm management position.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Good technical knowledge of commercial broiler production.
• Ability to manage labour effectively.
• High level of integrity, responsibility and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the entire farm operation.
• Two strong work-related references are mandatory.