Broiler Breeder – Farm Manager at Olam Agri
Job Description
Job Description
- The Broiler Breeder Farm Manager is responsible for the effective management, performance, and biosecurity of broiler breeder operations across multiple rearing and production farms.
- The role oversees bird health, production efficiency, people management, and compliance with company standards to ensure optimal hatching egg output, cost control, and animal welfare.
Scope of Responsibility
- Rearing Farms: 4 farms
- Capacity: 39,000 females plus 16% males per farm
- Production Farms: 8 farms
- Capacity: 37,000 females per farm
Key Deliverables
Flock Management & Production:
- Manage broiler breeder flocks from rearing through production
- Ensure optimal body weight, uniformity, egg production, fertility, and hatchability
- Monitor performance indicators and implement corrective actions
- Ensure adherence to breeder guidelines and SOPs.
Feeding & Nutrition:
- Plan and control feed programs
- Monitor feed intake, quality, and allocation
- Adjust feeding strategies based on age, performance, and environment.
Strategic Effectiveness:
Vaccination, Medication & Bird Health:
- Plan and implement vaccination programs
- Ensure correct administration of vaccines and medications
- Monitor mortality and disease trends
- Liaise with veterinarians and technical teams
- Ensure compliance with medication withdrawal periods.
Biosecurity & Animal Welfare:
- Enforce strict biosecurity measures
- Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards
- Conduct regular farm inspections
- Train staff on hygiene and disease prevention
Operational Effectiveness
People Management & Leadership:
- Supervise and develop farm supervisors and staff
- Ensure proper staffing and task allocation
- Conduct training and performance management
- Promote teamwork and accountability.
Data Management & Reporting:
- Collect and analyse production, health, and feed data
- Prepare performance reports
- Use data for continuous improvement.
Compliance & Farm Operations:
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations
- Oversee farm infrastructure and equipment maintenance
- Support audits and inspections.
Organizational Effectiveness
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/Degree or Higher National Diploma in Animal Science, Poultry Science, Animal Health and Production, or any other related field
- Extensive experience in broiler breeder operations, 10-15 years.
