24/05/2021
FARM SUPERVISOR /MANAGER
Job description
• Ensuring clean milk production at the farm level to milk selling points
• Ensuring that livestock are provided with feed, water, mineral salts at the right time, quality and quantity.
• Ensuring that the right ensiling process is followed during silage/fodder preparation
• Inspecting cowsheds and milking store for cleanliness and maintenance and informing workers of actions required to ensure compliance with established standards i.e. clean milk production.
• Studying feeding and milk production records to determine feed formula required to maintain an optimum milk yield and notifying workers of any necessary diet changes.
• Scheduling breeding and vaccination programs.
• Establishing and managing different kind of animal feeds i.e. Lucerne, Napier grass, bomarhodes, oats and maize.
• Companying livestock according to growth stages i.e. calves, bullying heifers, heifers, milking and dry herd for correct feeding regime.
• Examining livestock for evidence of illness, injuries and engaging a vet to care for serious injuries and illnesses.
• Ensuring effective and efficient utilization of animal food to avoid wastage and spoilage
• Maintaining production equipment and ensuring they are in good working condition.
• Keep all farm records and work closely with the Company Accountant in ensuring there is full accountability and transparency for all operational aspects of running the Dairy farm.
• No unauthorized access by any persons should be allowed to the Farm premises (including no overnight stays will be allowed for any person other than the Employee
If you can handle the above send your CV and a cover letter clearly outlining your previous experience in dairy farm management and the expected salary. Email to: [email protected] and copy [email protected] .
