Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited has a Vision to be the market leader in the Day Old Chicks market; through exceptional quality products and services that will guarantee profitable poultry farming.
The Company produces high-quality Day-Old Chicks and Point of Cage Pullets. Over the years, we have remained focused on our main objective to produce high quality chicks, in a highly hygienic environment leveraging innovative solutions grounded in Research and Development.
We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Feedlot Manager
Location: Ogbomoso, Oyo Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are seeking a competent and experienced Feedlot Manager to oversee feedlot operations, ensuring optimal livestock growth, efficient feed utilisation, animal health and welfare, and cost-effective production.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing feeding programmes, monitoring livestock performance, supervising personnel and ensuring that production targets are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily feedlot operations, including livestock reception, handling, feeding, weighing and movement.
Develop and implement feeding programmes in collaboration with nutritionists and veterinary personnel to achieve target weight gain and production efficiency.
Monitor feed intake, average daily weight gain, feed conversion ratio, mortality and other key production indicators.
Ensure adequate availability and quality of feed and water while minimising feed wastage.
Coordinate animal health programmes, disease prevention, biosecurity, sanitation and animal welfare practices.
Supervise feedlot staff, assign duties, monitor performance and ensure compliance with operational procedures.
Manage feed inventory, livestock records, veterinary supplies, equipment and other operational resources.
Monitor operating costs, prepare budgets and implement measures to improve productivity and reduce costs.
Prepare regular reports on livestock performance, feed consumption, mortality, inventory and operational expenditure.
Coordinate livestock weighing, selection and dispatch to meet market or processing requirements.
Ensure proper maintenance of feedlot facilities, feeding systems, water supply and drainage.
Enforce workplace safety standards and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or HND in Animal Science, Animal Production, Veterinary Medicine or a related discipline.
Minimum of 15 years' relevant experience in livestock production, feedlot operations or intensive animal management, with at least 8 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Good knowledge of animal nutrition, feeding systems, livestock health, biosecurity and growth performance monitoring.
Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, inventory management, budgeting and operational cost control.
Strong analytical, organisational, problem-solving and reporting skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and livestock production record-keeping.
Ability to work in a farm environment and manage daily operational demands.