Responsibilities:SummaryThe Job Holder will be responsible for designing, development, operation and continuous improvement of the systems and process that create and deliver the products and services for the farm. He will plan, direct and coordinate the farm’s operations, production and value adding activities, ensuring output is commensurate with inputs, agreed targets and established standards
Design, implement, enforce and continually improve the company’s documented systems, policies, standards and policies which guide production activities
Translate the company’s annual business plan objectives and targets into integrated company-wide resource requirement plan for and across all production facilities. Such plans may include but not be limited to:
Stocking/Flock Management Plan
Flock Vaccination Plan
Pen and Farm Equipment Maintenance Plan
Staffing Plan
Feed Production Plan
Training Plan (for operations staff)
Optimize utilization of the company’s production facilities, ensuring the production pipeline is constantly aligned and effectively managed to meet identified customer needs and requirements and business plan targets
Design, implement and ensure continuous monitoring of programs and measures to:
Minimize bird mortality due to handling and illnesses
Improve bio-security awareness
Minimize product damage and losses due to poor handling
Reduce ongoing expenditure on farm asset maintenance and repairs
Operational information and records management
It is in sync with agreed strategy and business plan objectives and targets
The company’s value creation activities are constantly aligned with market opportunities as and when they emerge
The company identifies, targets and secures business from new and existing customer groups through on-going product improvement and the design and development of new products
Performance is constantly monitored against clearly established, defined and communicated operational performance indicators
Oversee all aspects of the company’s production operation on a day-to-day basis, ensuring:
Manage and lead the following processes on behalf of the company:
Selection of breeds to rear on the farm
Health, Safety, Environmental and Community Relations
Communicating and enforcing compliance with government regulations governing poultry farming activities
Production and dissemination of farm operations reports
Definition and continuous improvement of the company’s rearing and production processes
Farming equipment selection and farm project development
Build and strengthen the capacity of the company’s operations team by:
Continually assessing the capability of the team to deliver on agreed outcomes
Providing leadership that inspires others to succeed and develop, and proactively share experience, knowledge and ideas
Coaching and counseling team members as necessary
Key Performance Indicators:
Average Farm Yield/production
Mortality as a % of flock size
Maintenance & Repair costs as a % of total operating costs
Actual vs. Budget/biz plan targets
Financial Indicators (all relative to agreed indices/ratios and or budgets)
Monthly, Quarterly and Annual production
Revenue Contribution
Farm Gross Profit Margin, EBITDA, PBT, PAT
OPEX (Actual vs. Budget
Qualification and Experience:Education and Qualification
Minimum of university degree in Agriculture and or Veterinary Medicine (a Master’s degree in Business Administration will be advantageous)
Minimum of 10 years working experience in the poultry industry
Strong domain knowledge of the poultry industry and business
Good understanding and knowledge of standards/management theories including but not limited to Business Process Re-engineering & Management, ISO 9001, TQM, Six Sigma,
Cost Management Skills
Fundamentals of Accounting/Fixed Asset Management
Business Planning and Modeling Skills
Problem Solving & Analysis
Performance Management
Strong understanding of the laws and regulations governing the poultry industry
relationship Management
Skills
Strong Leadership skills
Strong Oral and Written Communication skills
Strong Presentation Skills
Strong Negotiation Skills
Strong People Management Skills
Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate effectively
Integrity
Proactive self-starter
Assertiveness & tenacity
Ability to work with all levels of management, build partnerships and teams
Highly organized and significant ability to multi-task effectively
Ability to cope with and work under pressure
Apply via :
globalprofilers.com
