Livestock Manager at Rayhaan Bustan & Agro Allied Limited

Job Summary

• The Livestock Manager will take care of animals accordingly, will take care of the environments with sustainable agriculture and food systems.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing breeding programmes
• Implementing new technology which minimises cost and enhances yield
• Recruiting and managing staff and ensuring they work safely and effectively
• Managing cash flow and developing and monitoring budgets
• Monitoring the health and welfare of the livestock
• Ensuring the farm is compliant with various legal guidelines and working to minimise the environmental impact of the business, for instance via waste disposal
• Keeping records on the movements of all livestock in to and out from the farm
• Marketing and selling the livestock to a variety of customers
• Negotiating with suppliers.
• Plans and implements policies and procedures to attain profitability and ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Reviews production and storage records to determine productivity.
• Prepares breeding or hatching schedules based on customer orders, market forecasts, and available facilities and equipment.
• Examines livestock for illness or disease and advises designated personnel of action to be taken or secures veterinarian services.
• Inspects facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with sanitation standards and to determine maintenance and repair requirements.
• Prepares farm activity reports, such as livestock production, sales, and reports, required by government regulations.
• Managing any farm diversification activities
• Undertaking practical work as necessary depending on the volume of work.
• Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
• Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, and grain.
• Ensuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulations.
• Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.
• Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science or equivalent.
• At least 4 years experience in a production, in an Agro allied, grain milling, food, and beverage manufacturing companies
• Additional courses in business management or administration are recommended.
• Extensive experience in a farming-related field.
• Management experience would be a plus.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting of food for consumption including crop rotation methods, animal husbandry, and food storage/handling techniques
• Knowledge of plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment
• Knowledge of policies and practices involved in personnel/human resource functions. This includes recruitment, selection, training, and promotion regulations and procedures; compensation and benefits packages; labor relations and negotiation strategies; and personnel information systemsn
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills;
• The ability to make decisions in stressful environments;
• Superb Communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work overtime as required;
• Stay alert while standing or sitting for long periods of time;
• Proficient computer skills;
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Outstanding leadership, organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills;
• Available to work extended hours;
• Physical dexterity.