Job Description
We are looking for vibrant and dynamic individuals to fill the above position.
Reporting to the National Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the daily planning, organisation, supervision and administration of all dairy farm activities. This includes organising sales and purchases of raw materials, livestock, dairy farm equipment, preparing budgets and reports and ensuring maximum profit.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The incumbent’s key responsibilities shall include but not limited to: -
• Responsible for the daily running of farms producing milk and dairy products.
• Preparation of capital, revenue and expenditure budgets and monitoring these in order to ensure that operations are within the budgeted framework.
• Reviewing actual business performance against stated objectives daily, weekly, monthly and annually.
• Recording information, such as production, dairy farm management practices, and parent stock, and preparing financial and operational reports.
• In charge of breeding and raising dairy cattle and keeping them in optimum physical health.
• Supervision of the preparation of feed.
• Preparing pasture and fodder for dairy cows and oversee the milking schedule.
• Maintaining the equipment for milking designating good pastures and managing the herd.
• Drawing up budget plans and maintaining records of the day-to-day operations of the farm.
• Authorizes requisitions or purchases supplies and equipment to ensure compliance with sanitation standards.
• Supervising employees in charge of dairy production and oversee daily operations
• Hiring, discharging, transferring, and promoting farm workers, enforcing safety regulations, and interpreting and implementing policies.
• Ensuring effective utilization of human resources by training, motivating, retaining and ensuring the welfare of staff and that staff remains dedicated to outstanding performance.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Science/Animal husbandry or equivalent.
• At least five (5) years hands on experience in managing Dairy Farm Operations.
• Must demonstrate technical competence.
Attributes
• Strong people management skills and excellent leadership qualities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Result oriented, Innovative, Analytical and an excellent team player.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work with diverse workforce and various stakeholders is necessary.
• Knowledge of extension services, dairy production, and dairy markets is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and working with numbers.
• Production planning and work scheduling are prerequisites.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their Application Letters clearly indicating the position applied for together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and Certified Copies of Certificates by not later than 21 November 2021 to: agrorecruit21@gmail.com
