Sameer Agriculture Dairy Farm Managers (North Rift Region) Jobs in Kenya

Sameer

Agriculture and Livestock (K) Limited is a leading Dairy Companies in

the region re-known for its world class Daima brands of products among

others. 

In

order to strengthen our Milk Supply & Extension Services team as

part of our growth strategy, we wish to recruit dynamic and result

driven professionals to fill the following positions.

All the positions will be based in the North Rift Region of the Country.

Dairy Farm Managers

Duties and Responsibilities

Production & Management

• Meet the defined production and performance targets for the farm


• Organize all aspects of the management of the farm operation – to include seasonal, weekly and daily operations.


• Promote herd health and prevent health problems (e.g. mastitis, bloat, milk fever, grass staggers)


• Ensure that the breeding programme is implemented effectively


• Maintain timeliness with all farm operations, thus keeping the farm running smoothly and up to date

Milking and Quality

• Oversee the operation of cowshed to ensure first grade supply of milk Shed & plant hygiene

Pasture & Feeding Management:

• Pasture and supplementary feed allocation to ensure adequate cost-effective feeding of stock


• To ensure enough fodder is established and conserved to run the farm for at least 3 months


• Be able to identify a looming feed deficit or surplus and take appropriate steps to maximize feed utilization and profit


• Understand
  
  how to accurately time supplement use in a grazing system to increase
  
  cow days in milk and high milk solids response for every kg fed

Personnel Management

• Organize, implement and monitor the staff roster , Hiring and allocation of casual laborers

Asset Management

• Effective and efficient use of farm machinery


• Maintenance of the business assets

Compliance

• Operate the farm to satisfy all Compliance requirements

Qualifications Required:

• Field experience as a dairy farm Manager in a reputable farm.


• Knowledge of Animal Husbandry and Agri business / dairy farm management.


• Proven record in communication skills and report writing


• Degree
  
  in Dairy Technology, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Husbandry,
  
  Agricultural Education and Extension (Animal), Agri-business management,
  
  Agricultural economics or a related field is required.


• Minimum
  
  of 5 (Five) years field experience in dairy farm management ,
  
  agribusiness management, entrepreneurship and/or a business related
  
  field in the dairy sector.


• Proficient
  
  knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools,
  
  electronic mail (Microsoft Office preferred) and Internet.


• Fluency in both oral and written English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of local dialects will be an added advantage

How to Apply

If

you meet the above requirements for the above positions, kindly send

your detailed CV and application letter to Jackson.ouma@sall.co.ke on

or  before 13th March, 2015.

Kindly indicate the current salary and expected salary in your application letter. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.