Feedlot Manager

About the Role

• Oversee daily feedlot operations including livestock reception, handling, feeding, weighing, and movement.
• Implement advanced feeding programmes in collaboration with nutritionists and veterinary personnel to achieve target weight gains.
• Monitor key production indicators such as feed intake, average daily weight gain, feed conversion ratio, and mortality.
• Ensure adequate availability and high quality of feed and water while minimizing feed wastage.
• Coordinate comprehensive animal health programmes, disease prevention, strict biosecurity, sanitation, and animal welfare practices.
• Supervise feedlot personnel, assign daily duties, monitor performance, and enforce standard operating procedures.
• Manage feed inventory, livestock records, veterinary supplies, equipment, and other operational resources efficiently.
• Monitor operating costs, prepare accurate budgets, and implement cost-saving measures to improve overall productivity.
• Prepare regular detailed reports on livestock performance, feed consumption, mortality, inventory, and operational expenditures.
• Coordinate livestock weighing, selection, and dispatch to meet strict market and processing requirements.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of feedlot facilities, automated feeding systems, water supply, and drainage infrastructure.
• Enforce workplace safety standards and ensure full compliance with relevant agricultural regulations and company policies.

• Bachelor Degree or HND in Animal Science, Animal Production, Veterinary Medicine, or a related agricultural discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in livestock production, feedlot operations, or intensive animal management.
• At least 8 years of proven experience in a supervisory or managerial leadership role.
• Deep working knowledge of animal nutrition, modern feeding systems, livestock health, biosecurity, and growth performance monitoring.
• Demonstrated expertise in staff supervision, inventory management, budgeting, and operational cost control.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and professional reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and computerized livestock production record-keeping software.
• Resilience and readiness to work effectively in a demanding farm environment.

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous development within a leading agribusiness.
• Comprehensive health insurance and welfare benefits.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment with industry experts.

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