Sameer Agriculture Dairy Farm Managers 2015

Sameer Agriculture Dairy Farm Managers 2015
March 6, 2015 Job Description
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 ManagersDuties 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.