Farm Manager at Fine Brothers Limited

Fine Brother Agro (Fish Farm) we are looking for a good and skilled person who can manage and maintain fish habitats throughout the year, taking care of fish ,through this we can achieve a good and healthy fishes which we can be able to sales good and healthy fishes to our customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Farm Manager

Location: Enugu
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Fish Farm Manager Primary responsibility is to oversee the breeding and rearing of fish for commercial purposes.
• In charge of daily management of the farm which include monitoring health, feeding, and breeding practices, ensuring optimal conditions, managing the farm staff, processing of fish, marketing and selling the produce.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and oversee daily farm operations, including feeding, breeding, harvesting and processing.
• Monitor and evaluate performance metrics, such as fish growth rates, feed conversion ratios, and disease incidence, to identify areas for improvement which is often done by automatic computer systems.
• Monitoring the health of the fish and treating them when appropriate.
• Ensuring the water supply is of a sufficient quality and it is changed as at when due.
• Checking that the water quality and oxygen levels are right for the fish
• Paying close attention to detail in order to avoid expensive fish losses and death.
• Being aware of different water management techniques;
• Keeping records of the numbers and size of fish
• Ordering equipment, fish medication and feeds
• Manage budgets, expenses, and inventory levels to optimize resource allocation and reduce waste
• Recruit, train, and supervise farm staff, providing guidance and support to help them perform their duties effectively
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities for growth, and adjust farm operations accordingly
• Keeping financial records, planning budgets and carrying out a range of administrative duties
• Develop and implement strategies to improve farm productivity, efficiency, and profitability
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and industry standards regarding fish welfare, safety, and environmental sustainability
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Aquaculture or Agricultural related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of four years experience in fish farming Operations.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Aquaculture or Agricultural related field.
• In-depth knowledge of fish health, nutrition, and breeding  Minimum of 5 years of experience in fish farming operations
• Ability to manage and train a team of farm workers
• Experience in budget management and cost control
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements
• Ability to operate and maintain farm equipment and machinery Personal Attributes:
• Demonstrable evidence of creative initiatives.
• Ability to pay attention to details.

Remuneration

• The start-up salary is N60,000 to N63,000 monthly and you can grow at your own space depending on how you grow and make sales.

Application Closing Date
7th October, 2023.