COMMERCIAL LAYER FARM MANAGER

SUMMARY:
Kitwe Area, Copperbelt Province – Zambia:  This experienced Commercial Layer Farm Manager will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation and performance of the farm and to assist with establishing the farm to international commercial standards.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Minimum 5 years' commercial poultry experience. Proven experience managing 10,000+ commercial layers. Strong knowledge of layer nutrition and feed management. Practical experience with flock health and vaccination programmes. Strong understanding of poultry biosecurity. Experience managing farm employees. Ability to analyse production data and manage farm KPIs. Proven ability to manage a commercial operation profitably. Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS Experience managing 15,000-50,000+ layers. South African commercial poultry experience. Experience with automated or semi-automated layer housing systems. Experience establishing a new poultry operation. Experience with Lohmann, Hy-Line, ISA Brown or similar commercial layer genetics. Agricultural diploma\/degree or poultry-management qualification. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO Managing a commercial layer flock of approximately 15,000 birds. Developing and implementing flock-management programmes. Maximising egg production and egg quality. Managing feed consumption and feed efficiency. Monitoring mortality, morbidity and flock health. Implementing strict biosecurity procedures. Managing vaccination and medication programmes in consultation with the veterinarian. Managing farm employees and daily operations. Maintaining accurate production and financial records. Monitoring egg collection, grading, storage and dispatch. Managing waste and manure. Monitoring equipment and maintenance. Assisting with procurement of feed, medication and farm supplies. Preparing daily, weekly and monthly production reports. Monitoring key performance indicators and identifying areas for improvement. Assisting management with future expansion from 15,000 to 30,000+ layers. ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted