Poultry Farm Manager
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | December 19, 2024 |
Category |
Agriculture
Management |
Job Type |
Full-time
|
Currency | UGX |
Description
JOB DETAILS:
Job Overview:
On behalf of our client, we seek to recruit a highly competent, hardworking and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Farm Manager. Prospective candidates should have extensive experience managing large technology driven poultry farms between 30,000 to 50,000 birds; The job is available in Uganda.
Reports to:
The Farm Manager will be reporting to the Managing Director
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Analyzing existing operations, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.
• Preparing plans and schedules for restocking birds and ensuring staff understand expectations.
• Ensuring feeds and other supplies are regularly restocked.
• Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
• Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like eggs, off layers,
• Ensuring all staff adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.
• Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.
Farm Manager Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, or equivalent.
• Additional courses in business management or administration are recommended.
• Extensive experience in a farming-related field.
• Management experience would be a plus.
• A passion for agriculture.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.
Applying Instructions
Interested candidates are invited to apply through Indicate the Job Title in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.