Broiler Breeder - Farm Manager at Olam Agri

Job Description

• The Broiler Breeder Farm Manager is responsible for the effective management, performance, and biosecurity of broiler breeder operations across multiple rearing and production farms. 
• The role oversees bird health, production efficiency, people management, and compliance with company standards to ensure optimal hatching egg output, cost control, and animal welfare.

Scope of Responsibility

• Rearing Farms: 4 farms
• Capacity: 39,000 females plus 16% males per farm
• Production Farms: 8 farms
• Capacity: 37,000 females per farm

Key Deliverables
Flock Management & Production:

• Manage broiler breeder flocks from rearing through production
• Ensure optimal body weight, uniformity, egg production, fertility, and hatchability
• Monitor performance indicators and implement corrective actions
• Ensure adherence to breeder guidelines and SOPs.

Feeding & Nutrition:

• Plan and control feed programs
• Monitor feed intake, quality, and allocation
• Adjust feeding strategies based on age, performance, and environment.

Strategic Effectiveness:
Vaccination, Medication & Bird Health:

• Plan and implement vaccination programs
• Ensure correct administration of vaccines and medications
• Monitor mortality and disease trends
• Liaise with veterinarians and technical teams
• Ensure compliance with medication withdrawal periods.

Biosecurity & Animal Welfare:

• Enforce strict biosecurity measures
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards
• Conduct regular farm inspections
• Train staff on hygiene and disease prevention

Operational Effectiveness
People Management & Leadership:

• Supervise and develop farm supervisors and staff
• Ensure proper staffing and task allocation
• Conduct training and performance management
• Promote teamwork and accountability.

Data Management & Reporting:

• Collect and analyse production, health, and feed data
• Prepare performance reports
• Use data for continuous improvement.

Compliance & Farm Operations:

• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations
• Oversee farm infrastructure and equipment maintenance
• Support audits and inspections.

Organizational Effectiveness

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/Degree or Higher National Diploma in Animal Science, Poultry Science, Animal Health and Production, or any other related field
• Extensive experience in broiler breeder operations, 10-15 years.