Area Forage Manager at AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited

Job Purpose

• To manage and coordinate all forage (grass/feed) production, processing, and distribution activities within a designated area.
• The Area Forage Manager ensures that high-quality forage is consistently produced and supplied to meet livestock and pastoralist feed needs.
• This role provides technical supervision, field oversight, and operational reporting to support the company’s livestock sustainability objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities
Regional Forage Production Coordination:

• Plan and oversee forage cultivation and harvesting activities in assigned zones according to the company’s production calendar.
• Supervise field operations including land preparation, planting, fertilization, irrigation, and pest control.
• Monitor crop performance and take corrective actions to ensure target yields and quality.
• Ensure efficient use of farm inputs, machinery, and labor.

Forage Processing & Storage Management:

• Supervise cutting, drying, baling, and silage-making operations.
• Maintain quality control during processing to preserve nutritional value.
• Oversee the maintenance and safe operation of forage machinery and equipment.
• Manage storage facilities, ensuring proper stacking, labeling, and moisture control.

Distribution & Sales Coordination:

• Liaise with Pastoralist Managers, FSRs, and logistics teams to schedule feed distribution to communities and internal users.
• Track forage sales within the assigned region and ensure timely delivery to end-users.
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages or surpluses to the Forage Manager.

Farmer and Community Engagement:

• Support training sessions for pastoralist and smallholder farmers on forage production, feeding, and conservation practices.
• Build relationships with local outgrowers and contract farmers for supplemental forage sourcing.
• Collect feedback from pastoralist users on feed quality and service satisfaction.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting:

• Collect and analyze field data on yields, production costs, and distribution volumes.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly activity and performance reports to the Forage Manager.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

Team Supervision & Safety Compliance:

• Supervise and motivate field teams to meet production and quality targets.
• Provide on-the-job training and ensure adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Conduct performance monitoring and report staff needs or equipment gaps.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Quantity and quality of forage produced within assigned area
• Feed distribution efficiency (delivery time and cost per ton)
• Percentage of production targets achieved
• Customer (farmer) satisfaction ratings
• Adherence to quality, safety, and reporting standards
• Equipment uptime and field team productivity

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Engineering, or Animal Science
• 5 years of experience in forage production, feed operations, or agricultural field supervision
• Hands-on experience managing teams and mechanized field operations
• Understanding of irrigation systems, soil management, and silage/hay production techniques
• Basic business understanding of cost control and sales operations
• Fluency in Hausa and/or Fulfulde is an added advantage

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong field operations and supervision skills
• Technical knowledge of forage crop management and preservation
• Good planning, coordination, and problem-solving abilities
• Data collection and reporting proficiency
• Team leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration