Farm Manager - Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Farming

• Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on
• Farm Manager
• to oversee operations across
• two farms located in Kabati and Makuyu
• .
• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing farm production, teams, resources and operational performance, with a particular focus on
• Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming and organic waste bioconversion
• .
• The Farm Manager will oversee the complete production cycle, including breeding, egg collection, larval rearing and harvesting, while ensuring appropriate environmental conditions, feedstock management, quality control, hygiene and biosecurity standards.
• The role will also involve production planning, staff supervision, inventory management, record keeping, data analysis and working with management to achieve production and business targets.
• Key

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of both farms in
• Kabati and Makuyu
• .
• Manage the full BSF production cycle, including adult fly breeding, egg collection, larval rearing and harvesting.
• Monitor temperature, humidity, lighting and other environmental conditions affecting production.
• Manage sourcing, receiving and processing of organic waste/feedstock.
• Ensure consistent availability of suitable feedstock for production.
• Implement appropriate measures to prevent contamination.
• Maintain high standards of biosecurity, hygiene and sanitation.
• Conduct quality checks on BSF products, including eggs, larvae and frass.
• Supervise, train and coordinate farm technicians and other employees.
• Allocate duties and monitor staff performance and productivity.
• Manage procurement of raw materials and farm inputs.
• Monitor inventory levels and usage.
• Coordinate the distribution of finished products.
• Maintain accurate farm production and operational records.
• Analyse production data, yields and mortality rates to identify areas for improvement.
• Identify and resolve production challenges and operational delays.
• Work with management to achieve production targets and agreed KPIs.
• Support production budgeting and forecasting of operational costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and reduce losses.
• Support research and implementation of improved BSF farming techniques and feed formulations.
• Qualifications and

Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in
• Agriculture, Entomology, Animal Science, Biological Sciences
• or a related field.
• 3–6 years of relevant
• , preferably in BSF farming, insect farming, agricultural production or a related production environment.
• Practical knowledge of
• BSF biology, lifecycle and farm-level bioconversion systems
• .
• managing production teams.
• working in a farm or production environment.
• Knowledge of organic waste/feedstock management.
• maintaining production records and analysing operational data.
• in quality control, hygiene and biosecurity is an advantage.
• Ideal Candidate
• The ideal candidate should be a
• hands-on and results-oriented Farm Manager
• who is comfortable working directly with production teams and farm operations.
• The candidate should demonstrate strong practical knowledge of BSF production or a closely related agricultural production environment, together with the ability to analyse production data, solve operational problems and manage teams effectively.
• The role requires someone who can work across
• Kabati and Makuyu
• and take ownership of production performance at both locations.
• Negotiable
• , depending on qualifications, relevant
• and technical competence.
• Please indicate
• “Farm Manager – Kabati & Makuyu”
• as the position applied for.
• Candidates should clearly highlight their
• in
• BSF farming, insect farming, agriculture, organic waste management, farm production or related areas
• in their CV.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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