Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 33 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, animal feed & protein, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, cotton, wood products, rubber and commodity financial services.
Olam Agri is at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows with more than 40 million MT in volume traded annually. Focused on transforming food, feed and fiber for a more sustainable future, it aims at creating value for customers, enabling farming communities to prosper sustainably, and strive for a food-secure future.
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Job Title: Farm Manager - Hatchery
Location: Kaduna
Job Description
The Farm Manager leads daily and strategic operations in modern agriculture, managing diverse poultry setups including layer and broiler breeders.
They oversee automated feeding, ventilation, housing, and egg collection systems, enhancing productivity through biosecurity, flock health, and feeding best practices aligned with international standards.
This role requires hands-on leadership, fostering team accountability and continuous improvement, and coordinating with veterinary and technical experts to ensure animal welfare and farm output.
The manager ensures all activities meet quality control and sustainability goals, supporting responsible farming and environmental care.Additionally, the Farm Manager trains and develops personnel, promoting a safe, disciplined work environment, balancing technical expertise with strong management to achieve consistent, high-quality results that advance the organisation's growth.
Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and supervise daily farm operations to achieve production goals, quality standards, and budget requirements.
Manage poultry operations using modern automated technologies to enhance efficiency and animal welfare.
Ensure compliance with operational protocols, biosecurity measures, and international standards.
Apply best practices in nutrition, health monitoring, vaccination, and parental stock management to optimize flock performance.
Monitor and analyze key farm health indicators such as mortality rates, growth consistency, egg production, and hatchability to support decision-making.
Implement sanitation, preventive medication, and labor hygiene procedures to maintain optimal farm conditions.
Maintain high biosecurity and hygiene standards to prevent disease outbreaks and protect livestock.
Lead, mentor, and develop farm staff to foster responsibility, high performance, and professional growth.
Collaborate with veterinary and technical teams to address health and operational challenges promptly, ensuring continuous farm productivity.
Job Requirements SearchingFor Remote Career Opportunities
Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Sciences or Agricultural Sciences (Animal Production or a related discipline).
Postgraduate studies or specialization in Poultry Production, Pathology, or related fields is an additional advantage.
10 to 15 years of experience in farm or livestock operations & 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
Experience with modern, automated farming systems is strongly preferred
Application Closing DateNot Specified.
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