Assistant Farm Manager at Evolve People Solutions

Assistant Farm Manager 

Location: Siha, Kilimanjaro

Contract type: Full Time

Assistant Farm Manager at Evolve People Solutions

Purpose:

Our client an international company in the poultry sector is looking for a highly motivated and competent individual to manage both people and maintenance activities a production setting. The successful candidate stands to grow in a dynamic and growing international organisation.

Responsibilities: 

• Works closely with the Farm Manager to ensure all aspects of running the farm are met from Chick Placement Preparation to turnaround.
• Maintains safe working practices of all staff and contractors on site.
• Manages Contractors and maintenance on-site.
• Ensures the welfare of livestock, feeding ordering, ventilation management are working on fully environmentally controlled houses, vaccination, record keeping, etc. Are met.
• Ensures that farm production system are up to date and frequent reporting of activities 
• Ensures all farm machinery and vehicles are in operating condition, i.e tractors and quad bikes
• Take responsibility for maintaining a clean and organized farm environment.
• Ensures all best practices and SOPs are adhered to in terms of Chick production and bio security 

People Management 

• Aligning staff with the company’s daily, weekly, monthly and annual objectives 
• Managing workers through one-on-one and team meetings on performance relative to set objectives 
• Supervises and motivates a team of workers 
• Reviews worker performance and identify training needs. 
• Daily walkabouts to identify areas for improvement 
• Quarterly performance reviews using a evidence-based report back process 

Minimum Qualifications and Skill: 

• Bachelor’s Degree holder in Animal Health, Veterinary Medicine, Electrical, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in poultry is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years experience in maintenance, people management and poultry as a bonus 
• Process oriented.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking and problem solving.
• Great organizational skills and time management.
• Strong IT skills (Computer literacy).
• Must be willing to reside in Siha, Kilimanjaro 

All qualified and interested candidates shall apply by visiting This Link before 31st December 2023.

While we appreciate all applicants who trust us enough to apply with us, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Evolve People is an ethical recruiter, no money or favors will be sought in exchange for employment opportunities.