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Farm Foreman
About this role
Sayed Farms Limited is seeking an experienced Farm Foreman to oversee poultry farm operations in Ibadan, Oyo. The role involves supervising pen attendants, monitoring bird health and welfare, ensuring biosecurity and sanitation, and maintaining records to support production targets across breeder or broiler farms. The position supports daily activities such as feeding, watering, litter management and general farm operations, while enforcing safety and standard operating procedures. The employer operates an integrated poultry and frozen foods business with a focus on quality poultry products and related foods. The role is full-time and located on-site with schedules tied to farm operations.
What you would do
- Supervise farm pen attendants and coordinate daily activities
- Monitor bird health, behaviour, mortality, feed and water intake and report abnormalities
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of farm equipment, facilities and materials
- Implement vaccination, medication and other health programmes as directed by veterinary team
- Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, ventilation, lighting, humidity) to optimise performance
- Maintain biosecurity, hygiene, sanitation and disease-prevention practices
- Enforce farm procedures, staff discipline, safety standards and operational instructions
- Maintain accurate records of flock performance, mortality, feed consumption, egg production where applicable, and daily activities
- Coordinate daily activities such as feeding, watering, litter management and general farm operations
- Ensure compliance with biosecurity procedures and production targets
What they are asking for
- Willingness to work on-site and follow farm schedules
- Practical knowledge of poultry management, bird health monitoring, biosecurity and record-keeping
- Good observation, communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to supervise workers and coordinate daily activities to meet targets
- Minimum of 3 years' relevant poultry farm operations experience (breeder or broiler preferred)
- Minimum of OND or equivalent qualification in Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture or related discipline
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