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Broiler Breeder - Farm Manager (Kaduna, NG) @ Olam International Limited

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<p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><br>Product Information</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><br>Animal Feed &amp; Protein<br></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="background-color:white">Our animal feed &amp; protein comprises of poultry feed, hatcheries &amp; aqua-feed.</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:white;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">We’re one of the leading animal feed and day-old chick producers in Nigeria. We operate one of Nigeria&apos;s largest poultry feed mills and day-old-chick facilities in Kaduna State, and in Kwara state. Our aqua feed plant in Nigeria is the first in Sub-Saharan Africa, along with a poultry feed mill. Both these facilities are helping serve Nigeria’s expanding poultry and aquaculture sectors.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;background-color:white;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">In Vietnam, our feed mill in Mekong Delta service selected fish species with world-class product quality and technology and have established leading brands like Ecotra, Song Fish, Redcrown, and Royalgrow. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:white">To strengthen and expand our animal feed and protein capabilities in West Africa, while generating synergies with its wheat milling business in Senegal we recently acquired Avisen SARL</span><span style="background-color:white"> a major suppliers of feed, with its facility located in Rufisque producing over 100,000 metric tons (MT) of feed annually. </span><br><br></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">For more information please visit:<a style="color:black" href="https://www.olamagri.com/products-services/animal-feed-and-protein.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Animal Feed | Bulk Chicken Feed &amp; Fish Feed| Olam Agri</a></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Description</b></H2> </div><div><div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <div style="border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;margin-right:7.05pt"> <p style="margin:0.0in;padding:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c;border:medium none currentcolor"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Scope of Responsibility:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;padding:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c;border:medium none currentcolor"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Rearing Farms: 4 farms</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;padding:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c;border:medium none currentcolor"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> • Capacity: 39,000 females plus 16% males per farm</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;padding:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c;border:medium none currentcolor"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Production Farms: 8 farms</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;padding:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c;border:medium none currentcolor"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> • Capacity: 37,000 females per farm</span></p> </div> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Key Deliverables</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Flock Management &amp; Production:</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Manage broiler breeder flocks from rearing through production</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Ensure optimal body weight, uniformity, egg production, fertility, and hatchability</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Monitor performance indicators and implement corrective actions</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Ensure adherence to breeder guidelines and SOPs</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Feeding &amp; Nutrition:</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Plan and control feed programs</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Monitor feed intake, quality, and allocation</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Adjust feeding strategies based on age, performance, and environment</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Strategic Effectiveness</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Vaccination, Medication &amp; Bird Health:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Plan and implement vaccination programs</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Ensure correct administration of vaccines and medications</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Monitor mortality and disease trends</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Liaise with veterinarians and technical teams</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Ensure compliance with medication withdrawal periods</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Biosecurity &amp; Animal Welfare:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Enforce strict biosecurity measures</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Conduct regular farm inspections</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Train staff on hygiene and disease prevention</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Operational Effectiveness</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">People Management &amp; Leadership:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Supervise and develop farm supervisors and staff</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Ensure proper staffing and task allocation</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Conduct training and performance management</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Promote teamwork and accountability</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Data Management &amp; Reporting:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Collect and analyse production, health, and feed data</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Prepare performance reports</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Use data for continuous improvement</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Compliance &amp; Farm Operations:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Oversee farm infrastructure and equipment maintenance</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Support audits and inspections</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Organizational Effectiveness</b></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/Degree or Higher National Diploma in Animal Science, Poultry Science, Animal Health and Production, or any other related field</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Gilroy;color:#2e2d2c"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">- Extensive experience in broiler breeder operations, 10-15 years.</span></p></div></div></div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Olam Agri is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.</span></span></p>

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