Job title: Farm Manager
Company: WorkNigeria
Job description: Job Title: Farm Manager Poultry & Feed Mill
Location: Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Industry: Livestock, Poultry, Agribusiness
Salary: Negotiable (based on experience)
Benefits: Onsite Accommodation, Low Mortality Bonus, Airtime Allowance, Farm
Produce Incentives.About the Employer
A fast-growing livestock and feed mill farm based in Asaba, Delta State, our
operations span commercial poultry production, feed manufacturing, and integrated
agribusiness. We are committed to producing high-quality poultry products for local
and regional markets while adhering to the highest standards of animal welfare,
sustainability, and operational excellence.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and hands-on Farm Manager to
lead and oversee all aspects of our poultry and feed mill operations. The ideal
candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of livestock management
(including parent stock and commercial birds), feed formulation, team leadership,
and regulatory compliance. A veterinary background or strong experience in
veterinary services will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Leadership
- Develop and execute farm-wide strategic and operational plans to optimize
- production and profitability.
- Lead day-to-day management of all poultry and feed mill activities, ensuring
adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.
- Manage the farms operational calendar including breeding cycles,
vaccination schedules, feed production, and procurement logistics.Livestock & Production Managementmaturity with minimal mortality and optimal productivity.and biosecurity enforcement.rate, and mortality records.feeds, and farm inputs.Feed Mill & Nutrition Oversightassurance.feeds.People & Resource Managementsuccession planning.and results.Compliance, Reporting & Financial Oversightenvironmental regulations.health status, and revenue.forums, and industry associations.Qualifications & Experience RequirementsProduction, or related fields.professional certification (e.g., NIAE, AVAN, PAN).at least 5 years in a supervisory/managerial role.operations.sustainable farming techniques.etc.).
- Oversee the rearing of layers, broilers, and breeding stock from day-old to
- Supervise all veterinary procedures including vaccinations, disease control,
- Maintain and analyze production data such as egg count, feed intake, growth
- Coordinate procurement and application of veterinary pharmaceuticals,
- Formulate nutritionally balanced feeds for various poultry categories.
- Supervise feed mill operations, ensuring efficiency, hygiene, and quality
- Monitor inventory and enforce reorder levels for raw materials and finished
- Supervise and mentor farm workers and section heads.
- Develop staff schedules, training programs, performance reviews, and
- Maintain an effective working culture built on accountability, transparency,
- Ensure farm operations are compliant with national agricultural, labor, and
- Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly reports on production, budgeting,
- Monitor expenditure and implement cost-saving measures across operations.
- Represent the farm at external stakeholder engagements, community
- Minimum Education: B.Sc. or HND in Agriculture, Animal Science, Animal
- Preferred: Masters degree (MBA or Agricultural Management) and/or
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in large-scale poultry management, with
- Proven experience in parent stock management, hatchery, and feed mill
- Strong understanding of poultry production systems, disease control, and
- Computer literacy is essential (MS Excel, Word, farm management software,
- Valid Drivers License required.What We Offer
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Quality onsite accommodation
- Monthly airtime/data allowance
- Access to farm produce and product incentives
- Low Mortality Performance Bonus
Expected salary:
Location: Asaba, Delta State
Job date: Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:17:32 GMT