Our client, a Poultry Processing company, is seeking a highly experienced and professional Area Farms Manager , to be based in Stutterheim.
Minimum Requirements : -
- Matric
- Bachelor of Agriculture specialising in Poultry and Poultry Production
- 5-10 Years' experience in the Poultry farming industry
- 2-3 Years' experience in a senior managerial role
Duties : -
Control of five Site Managers, this would include; weekly meetings, training, inspections, auditsControl and management of all sites including contract growers; site management, site cleanliness, bird health, equipment management, asset managementBudgeting of all farming requirements related to broiler management, including CapexExcellence in broiler health and animal husbandry expectedLiaisons between veterinary, feed mills, nutritionists, hatcheries and other suppliersAgricultural demands and standards to be adhered toUpgrading projects; including new houses and maintenance of old housesMaintaining of placement and catching programmesResults orientated with international standards being set as the benchmarkNetworking with other poultry related industries; this will include bi-annual information training days involving; feed companies, hatcheries, vets, breed suppliers, sales, QA'sCommunication to the directive through sitrep, board and financial meetingsImmediate communication involving financial threats to the business due to natural / manmade disastersWater management and upgrading filtration systemsAvailability for unforeseen working hours, weekend duties and public holidaysFarm Managers’ housing, vehicles and equipment inspections monthlySecurity and maintenance of electric fencing