Key Duties and Responsibilities

Production and Operational Management: Oversee daily routines, including feeding, watering, and monitoring environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation) for optimal bird health. Manage brooding, growing, and laying cycles to ensure high productivity.
Health and Welfare: Implement biosecurity measures to prevent disease outbreaks. Conduct regular checks to detect diseases, injuries, or signs of stress. Coordinate vaccination schedules and treatments with veterinarians.
Staff Supervision and Training: Manage, schedule, and train farm workers, ensuring they follow proper poultry care and safety protocols. Assign daily tasks and ensure adherence to company standards.
Record Keeping and Data Analysis: Maintain detailed records of production rates (mortality, weight gain), feed usage, and employee performance. Use this data to track progress against company goals.
Resource Management: Manage feed inventory and other supplies, minimizing waste to maintain cost-efficiency.
Logistics: Coordinate with sales team

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience: Generally requires 3+ years in poultry farming or a related agricultural field.
Leadership: Strong team management and communication skills to lead staff.
Technical Knowledge: Understanding of poultry nutrition, disease prevention, and environmental control.
Physical Stamina: Ability to work for long hours and handle physically demanding work.

Qualification

Certificate in Poultry Management or Related Course

Minimum of 2 years' experience in Poultry Management

Mzikenge Enterprises Ltd

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