Commercial Broiler Farm Manager (20,000 Birds)

• We are looking for a skilled, hands-on
• Broiler Farm Manager
• with a veterinary or animal husbandry background to lead our 20,000-bird commercial broiler unit in Isenya.
• The farm operates an
• open-sided housing system with cross-ventilation fans
• . This role requires exceptional expertise in environmental management (curtain control, temperature moderation, and airflow), disease prevention, and team leadership.
• Work Schedule
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• 35–40 Days On-Site:
• Full residential stay throughout the active grow-out cycle.
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• 10–14 Days Off:
• Consecutive off-duty leave during the house downtime/turnaround period once terminal cleaning and disinfection are approved.
• Key

Responsibilities

• Manage brooding, feeding, lighting schedules, and water distribution for 20,000 broilers to achieve target harvest weights and target Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR).
• Actively manage the open-sided curtain systems and cross-ventilation fans to maintain optimal shed temperatures, prevent heat stress during peak afternoon heat, and avoid drafts at night.
• Conduct daily uniformity checks, crop fill sampling during early brooding, and weekly weight sampling.
• Implement and strictly oversee the farm vaccination, deworming, and water sanitation/medication programs.
• Conduct immediate post-mortem examinations (necropsies) on dead birds, diagnose pathology early, and execute corrective action.
• Enforce farm biosecurity, including vehicle disinfection, footbaths, protective gear, and strict access controls.
• Directly manage, schedule, and supervise
• Train workers on animal welfare, correct bird handling, and biosecurity hygiene.
• Lead the deep cleaning, litter removal, pressure washing, disinfection, and rodent/pest management between cycles.
• Ensure house pre-heating, drinker line flushing, and equipment testing are completed 24 hours prior to chick placement.
• Maintain daily flock logs covering feed delivered/consumed, water intake, daily mortality and culls, and shed temperature/humidity fluctuations.
• Prepare comprehensive end-of-cycle performance reports covering:

Requirements

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Education

• Degree or Diploma in Veterinary Medicine (BVM/DVM), Animal Health & Production, Animal Science, or a related field.
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• Minimum
• 2–3 years of practical management

Experience

• in commercial broiler production, with hands-on
• managing flocks of
• 10,000+ birds
• .
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• Technical Mastery:
• Proven understanding of open-sided shed climate management, including curtain manipulation and mechanical ventilation, broiler nutrition, and pathology.
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• Leadership:
• Strong supervision skills with
• directing and motivating general farm labour.
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• Commitment:
• Willingness to reside fully on-site in
• Isenya
• for the entire 35–40 day production cycle.
• Compensation &

Benefits

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• Base
• Salary:
• Competitive monthly salary, negotiable based on qualifications and track record.
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• High-Performance Cycle Bonus:
• Attractive, tiered commission paid at the end of each cycle based on achieving targeted FCR, low mortality, and live harvest weight.
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• Accommodation & Board:
• Dedicated, furnished on-farm housing provided, with all meals fully covered during the production cycle.
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• Scheduled Leave:
• 10–14 paid days off between batches.
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