Broiler Farm Manager

About the role

The Broiler Farm Manager oversees the day-to-day running of a broiler poultry farm, from chick placement through to harvest and dispatch. The role covers bird health, production monitoring, feed and inventory control, team supervision and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations including chick placement, feeding, watering, vaccination and harvesting, and manage farm cycles from placement to final dispatch.
• Monitor flock performance so birds reach the targeted body weight and growth rates.
• Ensure vaccination, medication and disease prevention programmes are followed; monitor mortality, disease symptoms and flock health.
• Implement strict biosecurity and sanitation protocols and coordinate with veterinarians on diagnosis and treatment.
• Track KPIs such as Feed Conversion Ratio, Average Body Weight, Mortality Rate, Livability Percentage and Daily Weight Gain, identify gaps and act on them.
• Manage feed consumption and inventory, store feed properly and minimise wastage, and keep medicines, vaccines and equipment available.
• Supervise farm supervisors, workers and support staff, allocate responsibilities, monitor performance and train staff on poultry management, hygiene and biosecurity.
• Maintain daily records of production, mortality, feed consumption and vaccination, prepare weekly and monthly performance reports and report issues to senior management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Poultry Science, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in broiler poultry farm management.
• Experience managing large-scale broiler farms or multiple farm units.
• Strong leadership, team management and problem-solving skills.