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Assistant Farm Manager At Olam Agri

Olam Agri·Kaduna, nigeria·Full Time·Internship
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Job Description

  • A Assistant Farm Manager supports the management of large?scale poultry breeding and farming operations, with a focus on day?to?day execution, flock performance, biosecurity, and adherence to operating standards.
  • Working closely with the Farm Manager, the role ensures smooth on?ground operations, consistent productivity, and compliance with international best practices across automated and semi automated farming environments.

Responsibilities

  • Support the operation and management of layer and broiler breeder farms using modern and automated systems such as closed housing, tunnel ventilation, automated feeding, and egg collection Ensure farm operations are conducted in line with defined operating procedures and international industry standards Assist in implementation of best practices related to brooding, growing, vaccination, health management, and biosecurity for parent stock flocks Monitor flock performance parameters including body weight, flock uniformity, mortality, egg production, and hatching egg output Support implementation of protocols related to feeding programs, preventive medication, sanitation, and labor hygiene Assist in maintaining high biosecurity standards and ensuring strict compliance across farm operations Coordinate with veterinary, technical, and farm teams to address health, performance, and operational issues.

Qualification

  • Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Sciences or Agriculture Sciences (Animal Production or related discipline). Post?graduation or specialization in Poultry Production, Pathology, or related areas is an advantage.

Experience:

  • 7 to 12 years of hands on experience in poultry farming or livestock operations. Exposure to modern or automated farm systems is preferred.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND

At a glance

Company

Olam Agri

Location

Kaduna, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

July 31, 2026

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