May 28th, 2021 at 02:16 am
- Company: Healthy Foods Agro Ltd
- Location: Ghana
- State: Amasaman
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Agricultural Jobs in Ghana
Job Description
Healthy Foods Agro Limited is a registered agribusiness firm of professional, young, energetic, passionate, and hardworking entrepreneurs determined to contribute a significant quota to Africa’s food security through mechanized commercial farming.
Healthy Food Agro Ltd is recruiting an experienced Farm Manager to work on a commercial layer farm at Amasaman in the Ga West District, Greater Accra.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the farm and its team according to the below specifications:
Job Description
- Oversee general maintenance and upkeep of the poultry farm on a regular basis
- Monitor and evaluate egg production trends and targets achieved
- Monitor biosecurity protocols by ensuring restricted entry of visitors, using proper disinfectants, minimizing vehicle movements, undertaking prevention measures for minimizing infections, etc in accordance with workplace standards
- Oversee the proper running and maintenance of the facility for enhanced healthy poultry production
- Establish work relationships with resource suppliers and potential buyers through formal meetings to understand market competition
- Analyze the list of available suppliers in the market with the required resources and ensure the right supplier is selected at the right cost
- Prepare effective bookkeeping records for the facility and poultry production and report to management regularly. Record keeping should also include mortalities, egg production, spoilt eggs etc.
- Keep track of egg production in relation to feed consumption in order to know when to dispose off birds
- Supervise the vaccination of birds as per schedule
- Ensure proper disposal of waste and other potentially hazardous substances
- Identify, document and report problems such as rodents and pest infestation to management
- Supervise the work of laborers
- Conduct workplace checklist audits before and after work to ensure safety and hygiene
- Prepare and present production reports on a regular basis to management
- Ensure regular disinfection/fumigation of the farm
- Manage the milling machine and feed production for the birds
- Keep accurate records on the activities of the feed production unit of the farm
- Ensure repair of tools and equipment including parts of milling machine on a timely basis when required
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of a Diploma in Agriculture
- A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Animal Science will be an added advantage
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in poultry production in a similar role
- Experience in animal husbandry is desirable
Required Skills
- Effective people management skills
- Proficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Ability to carry out manual duties
- Good understanding of poultry farm biosecurity system
- Excellent networking and communication skills
Method of Application
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please e-mail your CV and covering letter (preferably in PDF format), including two referees to: sadick@hfagro.net
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Both men and women are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date: 1st June 2021