Dairy Farm Manager Job Vacancy in Nyeri, Kenya (50K)

Job Title: Dairy Farm Manager – Nyeri

Gross Pay: Kes 50,000

Career Management Centre is a Human Resources Management Consulting firm that offers comprehensive HR Services like Recruitment, Job Evaluation, Training, Payroll Outsourcing, Labor Compliance, Engagement surveys, Staffing Solutions & HRMS to businesses both at a strategic and operational level.

We firmly believe that HR is the nucleus of any organization irrespective of any size or industry.

Our client, seeks to recruit a Farm Manager.

Job Profile: As a farm manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all aspects of the farm, providing knowledge and support for animal nutrition and ensuring proper husbandry techniques and feeding programs are in place.

Key Accountabilities

  • Be in charge of a Dairy farm in all aspects of operations which includes General oversight, among others being in charge of all workers/staff welfare.
  • Responsible for production, breeding and the commercial excellence of the Dairy Farm.
  • Manage the purchasing, receiving, and monitoring of feed & forage and commodities.
  • Ensure profitable operations of the feedlot to optimize feeding parameters.
  • Oversee feedlot staff during day-to-day operations.
  • Ensure that the feedlot is clean and well maintained
  • Delegate workers to receive, weigh, inspect and transfer livestock.
  • Inspect equipment and perform minor repairs and maintenance as needed.
  • Prepare budgets and operational plans.
  • Ensure security of all assets including land, livestock produce and inventories
  • Report feedlot performance on a weekly/monthly basis.
  • Act as a good ambassador and market the company’s products.
  • Ensure the farm complies with county and national government regulation

Qualifications:

  • A Degree or Diploma in Animal Health Production, agribusiness or agricultural marketing or a related field and/or extensive related experience.
  • At least 3 years’ experience in Farm Management.
  • Having undertaken courses in Feed Lot management will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates to apply via email jobs@careermanagementcentre.com clearly indicating the position they are applying for on the email subject as “Farm Manager” by COB 30th May 2022.

Due to the urgency, application will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Career Management Centre is a proud equal opportunity Employer and does not discriminate the applicants on any basis.

Our Website: https://careermanagementcentre.com