Farm Manager

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and manage daily poultry operations (broilers/layers), including feeding, vaccination, biosecurity, disease prevention, and performance monitoring. 
• Monitor and optimise production metrics such as mortality rates, feed conversion ratio (FCR), growth rate, egg production, and overall yield. 
• Oversee general farm operations across all units (livestock, fishery, feed processing, warehouse, etc.) to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.
• Supervise and manage farm staff, unit supervisors, and farmhands, including duty allocation, work schedules, discipline, and performance monitoring.
• Train and mentor staff on standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety,  sanitation, and best farming practices. 
• Manage farm resources, equipment, infrastructure, and maintenance to prevent operational downtime. 
• Implement cost control measures, reduce wastage, and support profitability and  ROI. 
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports covering production, staff performance, expenses, challenges, and recommendations. 
• Track and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) across poultry production,  staff productivity, and operational efficiency. 
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and documentation for production, inventory, feed usage, and expenses. 
• Liaise with veterinarians, suppliers, consultants, and management to support farm performance and compliance. 
• Identify risks, losses, or operational gaps and implement corrective actions promptly. 

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5–10 years’ proven experience in poultry farm management.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing general farm operations beyond poultry.
• Strong knowledge of poultry production systems, farm economics, and business management. 
• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Animal Science, Veterinary-related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong leadership, supervision, and people-management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Good understanding of farm cost structures and profitability drivers.
• Strong communication, reporting, and organisational skills.

Compensation:

• NGN 250,000 (During probationary period: 3 months) 
• NGN 400,000 (After Probationary period) 
• Accommodation provided 
• Transportation provided 

Performance Measures (KPIs):

• Poultry production efficiency and mortality control 
• Feed utilisation and cost management 
• Staff performance and discipline 
• Compliance with SOPs, biosecurity, and safety standards
• Overall farm productivity and profitability

Probationary Period: 3 months