Farm Manager – Broiler Production

About the role

We are seeking a Farm Manager to plan and manage full broiler production cycles, drive flock performance and oversee farm operations. The role includes supervising staff, maintaining records, and coordinating harvest and processing.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage full broiler production cycles, including brooding, placement, growth and depopulation.
• Drive flock performance on FCR, average weight, mortality and liveability targets.
• Implement vaccination schedules, biosecurity protocols and disease surveillance with the farm vet.
• Manage feed, water, drugs and other farm inputs; control stock and wastage.
• Supervise, schedule and train farm attendants; enforce discipline and safety standards.
• Keep accurate daily records (mortality, feed intake, weights, stock) and submit weekly reports to management.
• Coordinate bird harvest and handover to processing and distribution.
• Oversee upkeep of pens, equipment and the on-site environment.
• Support the crop units when needed.

Required profile

• Minimum HND in animal science, agriculture or a related field.
• At least 3 years' hands‑on experience managing commercial broiler operations.
• Sound knowledge of broiler nutrition, health management, vaccination and biosecurity.
• Proven track record of meeting production and mortality targets.
• Strong people‑management and record‑keeping skills; comfortable with basic Excel/reporting.
• Willing to live on‑site and work flexible hours, including weekends during critical cycles.

Required skills

• Broiler nutrition
• Health management
• Vaccination protocols
• Biosecurity measures
• Basic Excel reporting