Our client is one of the largest food and agro related company in Nigeria. Situated in the South they have six different sub companies, all focussing on another aspect of the business. For their Breeding Farms they are looking for an Assistant General Manager.

The Assistant General Manager reports directly to the General Farm Manager. In time, the right candidate can grow to become General Farm Manager.

Oversee the operations of the Grand Parent & Parent stock Farms, ensuring optimal results are obtained in line with or exceeding Standards from the units.

 To maximize production and thereby profit to the farm by planning and organising activities within his area of responsibility and making the most efficient use of all resources at his disposal. 

Ensuring performance targets of birds stocked are met and or possibly exceeded.

 Budget planning and production that meets /or exceeds budgeted parameters. 

 Understanding the implications of the weather, prevalent diseases and making Contingency plans that will enhance smooth operations during the period. 

 Sound knowledge of poultry parasites & diseases with an understanding of mode of spread diagnosis and treatment processes; applying health and safety standards across the production areas. 

KEY RESULT AREAS 

1.Planning of the stocking programme of the respective farms(GP &PS) in line with the company production plan for hatchable eggs & PS chicks.

2.ensuring birds are in optimal condition that will ultimately result in good performance at the GP and PS levels.

• B.Sc. / M.Sc in /Animal Science or DVM.

•15+ years Managerial role experience in a poultry breeding farm, with sound knowledge of hatchery Management and Feed Milling for GP and PS breeders.

• Experience in managing staff 

• Be energetic, goal getter and enjoy challenges 

• Must be a ‘hands on manager’ 

• Must be literate with MS Word and Excel spreadsheets 

• Must be able to become a key part of a wider management team 

PERSONAL COMPETENCY 

 Acceptance of direction and code of behaviour within the business. 

 Identification of the important operational requirements of the Poultry breeding/production in GP, and PS

. Implementation of priority tasks within the resource capabilities available. 

 Ability to continue to perform well under pressure or in stressful circumstances. 

 Ability to interact appropriately and successfully with people of all different types and at different levels. 

 Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via phone, text messages, internet services, email, 

To apply please upload your information through the link 'I'm Interested' and add your motivation in English.