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Position: Poultry Production
Manager
Key Responsibilities and
Duties
The Poultry Production Manager
will provide strategic and operational leadership for the poultry production
business by effectively managing people, resources, assets, and production
systems to achieve high productivity, quality standards, and sustainable
profitability. The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
ü Provide
strong leadership and overall direction for poultry farm operations, ensuring
effective utilization and management of human resources, farm assets,
equipment, facilities, and production inputs.
ü Lead
the establishment, development, and expansion of poultry farm infrastructure,
including poultry houses, equipment installation, water supply systems, feed
storage facilities, egg handling and packaging areas, biosecurity structures,
and other farm facilities.
ü Develop
and implement poultry production strategies, annual operational plans, work
procedures, and performance management systems aligned with company objectives.
ü Plan,
organize, lead, and supervise poultry farm teams by establishing clear
responsibilities, providing coaching and training, evaluating performance, and
creating a culture of accountability, teamwork, discipline, and continuous
improvement.
ü Manage
and optimize the use of all farm resources, including poultry houses,
machinery, equipment, feed, medicines, labor, utilities, and financial
resources to maximize operational efficiency.
ü Select
and manage appropriate poultry breeds based on productivity, adaptability,
disease resistance, feed efficiency, and market requirements.
ü Direct
and monitor daily poultry farm operations, including flock management, feeding
programs, drinking water management, environmental control, lighting
management, and general bird care.
ü Develop
and implement effective feed management systems to optimize nutrition, improve
feed conversion efficiency, minimize feed wastage, and reduce production costs.
ü Ensure
continuous availability of clean and safe drinking water through proper water
management, quality monitoring, sanitation, and system maintenance.
ü Lead
poultry health management programs, including vaccination plans, disease
prevention, veterinary coordination, biosecurity implementation, and emergency
disease response.
ü Monitor
and control poultry stress factors, including heat stress, environmental
challenges, handling stress, and other factors affecting bird health and
production performance.
ü Manage
egg production operations, including egg collection, grading, quality control,
storage, packaging, and product handling to ensure consistent market supply and
quality.
ü Establish
and maintain effective farm monitoring and reporting systems for production
performance, feed consumption, mortality, egg quality, health status,
inventory, and operational activities.
ü Develop,
implement, and monitor annual production plans, budgets, resource requirements,
and investment plans.
ü Ensure
effective implementation of approved plans and budgets through regular
monitoring, performance evaluation, and corrective action.
ü Analyze
production costs, operational efficiency, revenue performance, and
profitability indicators and recommend strategies for business improvement.
ü Develop
and implement cost optimization initiatives while maintaining productivity,
quality, and animal health standards.
ü Lead
procurement planning and management of poultry inputs, including feed,
vaccines, medicines, equipment, spare parts, and other operational supplies.
ü Ensure
proper management, maintenance, and protection of company assets, including
buildings, machinery, equipment, inventory, and production facilities.
ü Develop
and execute egg sales and marketing strategies by identifying market opportunities,
managing customer relationships, supporting pricing decisions, and improving
sales performance.
ü Coordinate
egg distribution and logistics activities to ensure timely delivery, customer
satisfaction, and market competitiveness.
ü Monitor
market trends, customer needs, competitor activities, and pricing dynamics to
support business growth and decision-making.
ü Build
and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers, veterinary
service providers, government institutions, and other stakeholders.
ü Ensure
compliance with poultry production standards, animal health regulations, food
safety requirements, environmental protection practices, and company policies.
ü Establish
and maintain strong biosecurity, occupational safety, hygiene, and waste
management systems.
ü Identify
production, financial, operational, and market risks and develop practical
mitigation strategies to protect business continuity.
ü Prepare
and present regular management reports covering production performance,
financial status, challenges, opportunities, and improvement recommendations.
ü Introduce
modern poultry production technologies, innovations, and best practices to
improve efficiency, competitiveness, and profitability.
ü Promote
a performance-driven culture through continuous improvement, problem-solving,
innovation, and effective teamwork.
ü Take
full accountability for achieving poultry production targets, operational
excellence, product quality, employee performance, and overall profitability of
the poultry business.
Qualifications
ü Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Agricultural
Economics, Agribusiness, or related field.
ü Experience:
Minimum of 4 years’ proven experience in commercial-level poultry production
management.
ü Strong
skills in financial management, planning, and budgeting.
ü Proven
ability in profitability analysis and strategic decision-making.
ü Demonstrated
leadership qualities with team management experience.
ü Competence
in day-to-day operational follow-up and risk avoidance.
ü Experience
in linking production with marketing channels.
ü Keen
attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
ü Knowledge
of poultry husbandry, veterinary practices, and facility development.
ü Proficiency
in computer skills and software usage (Microsoft Office, ERP systems,
farm management software).
Employment Details
ü Duty
Station: Tulefa, 65 km from Addis Ababa (towards Debrebrehane).
ü Employment
Type: Full-time.
ü Salary
& Benefits: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications.
Application Process
Interested candidates should
submit:
ü Updated
CV
ü Cover
letter highlighting relevant experience
ü Copies
of academic and professional certificates
Deadline: __________________________
Submission: ______________________________