Farm Operations Manager at Kaplo Africa

Farm Overview

• 2 pen workers currently on site
• Farm capacity: up to 10,000 birds (currently under-utilised but actively planning expansion)
• Production focus: layers poultry with strict biosecurity and health management standards
• We are seeking a matured, disciplined, and hands on farm manager with a minimum of 5 years practical field experience, particularly in layers poultry production.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements
The ideal candidate must:

• Have strong knowledge of layers management, including feeding programs, egg production monitoring, and flock performance analysis
• Demonstrate solid understanding of biosecurity protocols, vaccination schedules, medications, and disease prevention
• Manage and supervise pen workers effectively, ensuring discipline, accountability, and proper record keeping
• Monitor mortality rates, feed conversion efficiency, and peak production performance
• Maintain accurate daily and weekly farm records (eggs, feed, mortality, medications, expenses)
• Be proactive, trustworthy, and able to take ownership of farm operations
• Be God fearing, responsible, and genuinely interested in longterm employment and growth with the farm

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary range: N160,000 - N180,000 monthly (negotiable based on experience)
• Salary includes allowances such as:
• Telephone allowance
• Transport / operations allowance
• Accommodation provided on the farm
• Monthly foodstuffs provided
• Medical check-ups twice yearly
• Quarterly salary review, subject to performance and productivity indicators such as:
• Low mortality rate
• Stable peak egg production
• Efficient feed conversion
• Overall farm growth and discipline

Career Growth & Incentives:

• Opportunity to grow with a farm that is focused on expansion
• Increased responsibilities and improved remuneration as stock size and operations scale
• Stable work environment for a candidate seeking long-term commitment, not short-term engagement.