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