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Farm Foreman
About this role
The role is for a Farm Foreman at Sayed Farms Limited, based in Oyo. The company operates in the poultry sector, including distribution of frozen foods, with branches in Ibadan and Abuja and a head office in Lebanon. The role involves supporting daily farm operations, supervising pen attendants, and ensuring bird health, biosecurity, and achievement of production targets. The employer seeks someone to oversee farm activities, monitor environmental conditions, maintain records, and enforce safety and procedures to meet targets.
What you would do
- Supervise farm attendants and coordinate daily activities such as feeding, watering, litter management, and general farm operations.
- Monitor bird health, behaviour, mortality, feed intake, and water usage and report abnormalities.
- Implement vaccination, medication, and other health programmes as directed by the Veterinary team.
- Maintain biosecurity, hygiene, sanitation, and disease-prevention practices across the farm.
- Monitor environmental conditions including temperature, ventilation, lighting, and humidity for optimal performance.
- Keep records of flock performance, mortality, feed consumption, and egg production where applicable.
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of farm equipment, facilities, and materials while minimizing waste.
- Enforce farm procedures, staff discipline, safety standards, and operational instructions to meet production targets.
What they are asking for
- Minimum of OND or equivalent qualification in Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, or related discipline.
- At least 3 years of relevant poultry farm operations experience, preferably in breeder or broiler production.
- Practical knowledge of poultry management, bird health monitoring, biosecurity, and farm record-keeping.
- Ability to supervise workers and coordinate daily activities to achieve production targets.
- Good observation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to work on-site and according to farm schedules.
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