Poultry Farm Manager(male)
2025-09-19T09:37:04+00:00
Lafab Solutions
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FULL_TIME
Mityana
Mityana
00256
Uganda
Consulting
Agricultural Services & Products
2025-09-28T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
8
Overall Purpose of the Job:
To oversee and manage the daily operations of a poultry farm, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, production efficiency, and profitability. The Farm Manager is responsible for leading a team to achieve production targets while maintaining compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Flock Management & Health:
- Oversee all aspects of poultry care, including feeding, watering, vaccination, and medication programs.
- Monitor flock health daily, identify signs of illness or distress, and implement treatment plans in consultation with a veterinarian.
- Maintain optimal environmental conditions within housing (temperature, ventilation, humidity, lighting).
- Ensure all practices meet or exceed animal welfare standards.
2. Production & Performance:
- Achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as mortality rate, feed conversion ratio (FCR), weight gain, and lay rate (for layers).
- Collect, analyze, and report on production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Implement strategies to maximize growth, production efficiency, and overall flock performance.
3. Operational Management:
- Develop and manage the farm’s operational budget and control costs (feed, labor, utilities, supplies).
- Manage inventory of feed, medications, equipment, and other supplies.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of farm facilities, equipment, and vehicles.
- Ensure proper waste management and disposal procedures are followed.
4. Biosecurity & Compliance:
- Develop, implement, and enforce strict biosecurity protocols to prevent disease outbreak.
- Ensure all farm operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations (FDA, USDA, EPA).
- Maintain accurate records for flock history, medication usage, production data, and compliance audits.
- Prepare for and manage all third-party audits and inspections.
5. Staff Management & Leadership:
- Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise farm staff.
- Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching for team development.
- Ensure all staff are trained on standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety, and animal welfare.
Candidate Profile/Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
- specifically only Diploma in Animal Science, Poultry Science, Agriculture, or a related field is highly preferred. Significant proven experience may be substituted.
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in commercial poultry operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
- In-depth knowledge of poultry physiology, nutrition, and disease management.
- Provision of Accommodation and lunch
Skills & Competencies:
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.
- Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with farm management software, data analysis, and modern farming equipment.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and perform tasks in all weather conditions.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for dealing with staff, management, vets, and auditors.
- Business Acumen: Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and operational efficiency.
Flock Management & Health: Oversee all aspects of poultry care, including feeding, watering, vaccination, and medication programs. Monitor flock health daily, identify signs of illness or distress, and implement treatment plans in consultation with a veterinarian. Maintain optimal environmental conditions within housing (temperature, ventilation, humidity, lighting). Ensure all practices meet or exceed animal welfare standards. 2. Production & Performance: Achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as mortality rate, feed conversion ratio (FCR), weight gain, and lay rate (for layers). Collect, analyze, and report on production data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Implement strategies to maximize growth, production efficiency, and overall flock performance. 3. Operational Management: Develop and manage the farm’s operational budget and control costs (feed, labor, utilities, supplies). Manage inventory of feed, medications, equipment, and other supplies. Oversee the maintenance and repair of farm facilities, equipment, and vehicles. Ensure proper waste management and disposal procedures are followed. 4. Biosecurity & Compliance: Develop, implement, and enforce strict biosecurity protocols to prevent disease outbreak. Ensure all farm operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations (FDA, USDA, EPA). Maintain accurate records for flock history, medication usage, production data, and compliance audits. Prepare for and manage all third-party audits and inspections. 5. Staff Management & Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise farm staff. Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching for team development. Ensure all staff are trained on standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety, and animal welfare.
specifically only Diploma in Animal Science, Poultry Science, Agriculture, or a related field is highly preferred. Significant proven experience may be substituted. Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in commercial poultry operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role. In-depth knowledge of poultry physiology, nutrition, and disease management. Provision of Accommodation and lunch
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Vacancy title:
Poultry Farm Manager(male)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Agricultural Services & Products]
Jobs at:
Lafab Solutions
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, September 28 2025
Duty Station:
Mityana | Mityana | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 19 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Overall Purpose of the Job:
To oversee and manage the daily operations of a poultry farm, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, production efficiency, and profitability. The Farm Manager is responsible for leading a team to achieve production targets while maintaining compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Flock Management & Health:
- Oversee all aspects of poultry care, including feeding, watering, vaccination, and medication programs.
- Monitor flock health daily, identify signs of illness or distress, and implement treatment plans in consultation with a veterinarian.
- Maintain optimal environmental conditions within housing (temperature, ventilation, humidity, lighting).
- Ensure all practices meet or exceed animal welfare standards.
2. Production & Performance:
- Achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as mortality rate, feed conversion ratio (FCR), weight gain, and lay rate (for layers).
- Collect, analyze, and report on production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Implement strategies to maximize growth, production efficiency, and overall flock performance.
3. Operational Management:
- Develop and manage the farm’s operational budget and control costs (feed, labor, utilities, supplies).
- Manage inventory of feed, medications, equipment, and other supplies.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of farm facilities, equipment, and vehicles.
- Ensure proper waste management and disposal procedures are followed.
4. Biosecurity & Compliance:
- Develop, implement, and enforce strict biosecurity protocols to prevent disease outbreak.
- Ensure all farm operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations (FDA, USDA, EPA).
- Maintain accurate records for flock history, medication usage, production data, and compliance audits.
- Prepare for and manage all third-party audits and inspections.
5. Staff Management & Leadership:
- Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise farm staff.
- Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching for team development.
- Ensure all staff are trained on standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety, and animal welfare.
Candidate Profile/Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
- specifically only Diploma in Animal Science, Poultry Science, Agriculture, or a related field is highly preferred. Significant proven experience may be substituted.
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in commercial poultry operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
- In-depth knowledge of poultry physiology, nutrition, and disease management.
- Provision of Accommodation and lunch
Skills & Competencies:
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.
- Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with farm management software, data analysis, and modern farming equipment.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and perform tasks in all weather conditions.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for dealing with staff, management, vets, and auditors.
- Business Acumen: Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and operational efficiency.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: associate degree
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