Technical Manager (Poultry) at Eastern Plains Integrated Farms Limited

Eastern Plains Integrated Farms Limited is an integrated Farm situated in Igbariam, Anambra state. We are presently focused on poultry production but have plans in place to expand into other areas of Agriculture.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Manager (Poultry)

Location: Anambra
Employment type: Full time

Job Description

• Ensures strict adherence to the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the broiler farm in order to achieve set targets for the farm.
• Oversees the supply feeds to the houses.
• Ensures the welfare of poultry by assessing the quality of feeds and care offered, including vaccinations.
• Ensures compliance with relevant health, safety, and regulatory requirements, including biosecurity and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) measures to prevent the entry and transmission of pathogens in the farms.
• Monitors the performance of broiler production and ensure appropriate records of same are maintained and reported.
• Recognizes and responds in a timely manner to poultry health (including diseases) and production related issues.  
• Plans and oversees preparation and stocking procedures pertaining to poultry production.
• Ensures proper working environment and maintenance of physical infrastructure of the broiler farm.
• Ensures high quality, cost-effective and value-added feed products are provided.
• Translates the broilers development strategy into actionable annual plans and drive implementation.
• Supports the ESG in conducting periodic assessments of risks associated with operations in the broiler farm in order to design mitigating controls.
• Responsible for preparing the annual budget of for the broiler farm.
• Communicates sourcing plan of broiler farm inputs, including day-old chicks, feeds, etc. to procurement team for execution.
• Manages and motivates the team members.
• Observes and evaluates performance of workers to ensure achievement sectional targets.
• Provides periodic (daily, weekly etc) reports depending on production figures, inputs utilization figures, mortality and any other required measurable metrics in broiler farm.
• And any other duty as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or related fields.
• Must be a certified veterinarian
• 7+ years relevant experience.
• A member of a recognized professional body
• Must possess leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of poultry farming best practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2023.