Our client, a leading integrated poultry and agribusiness enterprise in Nigeria, invites applications for the position of Poultry Rearing / Breeder Production Farm (Pen) Manager. The company operates large-scale breeder farms and hatchery-linked production systems and is committed to international standards of biosecurity, animal welfare, productivity, and operational excellence.

This role is a key operational appointment within the breeder production structure. It directly supports the company’s strategic objectives in high-quality breeder management, hatching-egg production, flock health, and production efficiency.

Position Summary

The Farm (Pen) Manager is responsible for the day-to-day technical and operational management of assigned breeder farms and production units. The position carries full responsibility for flock performance, implementation of company standards, staff supervision, biosecurity compliance, and achievement of production targets.

The successful candidate will ensure the consistent execution of breeder management programs from placement through production, with particular emphasis on flock uniformity, body weight control, fertility performance, bird welfare, and hatching egg quality. The role requires a highly disciplined, hands-on manager capable of leading production teams, identifying operational risks, and promptly and effectively implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities or duties

Production Management

• Manage daily breeder farm operations in accordance with company standards and breed management guidelines.
• Ensure achievement of production targets relating to:
• Hatching egg production
• Fertility performance
• Hatchability results
• Mortality control
• Flock uniformity
• Bird welfare
• Monitor bird performance throughout brooding, rearing, and production phases.
• Ensure proper implementation of feeding, watering, lighting, and environmental management programs.
• Monitor and maintain correct male-to-female ratios and fertility management practices.
• Ensure proper egg collection, grading, handling, storage, and dispatch procedures.

Flock Health, Biosecurity & Welfare

• Enforce strict biosecurity procedures and farm access controls.
• Ensure proper implementation of vaccination and medication programs.
• Monitor flock health and immediately report abnormalities, disease risks, or production deviations.
• Coordinate closely with veterinary personnel regarding disease prevention, diagnostics, and treatment programs.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards and company policies.

Staff Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise farm supervisors, pen supervisors, stockmen, and production workers.
• Organize daily work schedules and workforce allocation.
• Conduct routine staff training and performance monitoring.
• Promote discipline, accountability, safety awareness, and operational excellence.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Farm Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate production records and farm documentation.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports covering:
• Egg production
• Mortality
• Feed consumption
• Body weight performance
• Uniformity
• Fertility indicators
• Labor utilization
• Investigate performance deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in production planning and forecasting activities.

Feed, Equipment & Asset Management

• Monitor feed quality, feed inventory, and feed utilization.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of farm equipment and production systems.
• Coordinate maintenance requirements with technical and maintenance departments.
• Safeguard company assets and ensure efficient utilization of farm resources.

Risk Management & Preventive Control

• Identify operational, health, biosecurity, and production risks.
• Implement preventive measures to minimize losses and operational disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with emergency response procedures and contingency plans.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities, equipment, and production systems.
• Promote a culture of preventive management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications or requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Poultry Production, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–10 years of practical experience in commercial breeder or parent stock poultry operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing breeder farms, rearing operations, or production units.
• Strong understanding of breeder management principles and poultry production systems.
• Experience with Ross 308 or similar parent stock breeds.
• Experience working in Africa or other emerging-market poultry environments.
• Training in poultry health management, biosecurity, and production systems.
• Experience using poultry production software and farm management systems.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Hands-on operational management capability.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of accountability and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform effectively in demanding farm environments.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Commitment to biosecurity, welfare, and production excellence.
• Fluent in English.

Experience needed

Minimum 5–10 years of practical experience in commercial breeder or parent stock poultry operations.

Any other provided details

Must be willing to relocate.

• Manage daily breeder farm operations in accordance with company standards and breed management guidelines.
• Ensure achievement of production targets relating to: Hatching egg production, Fertility performance, Hatchability results, Mortality control, Flock uniformity, Bird welfare
• Monitor bird performance throughout brooding, rearing, and production phases.
• Ensure proper implementation of feeding, watering, lighting, and environmental management programs.
• Monitor and maintain correct male-to-female ratios and fertility management practices.
• Ensure proper egg collection, grading, handling, storage, and dispatch procedures.
• Enforce strict biosecurity procedures and farm access controls.
• Ensure proper implementation of vaccination and medication programs.
• Monitor flock health and immediately report abnormalities, disease risks, or production deviations.
• Coordinate closely with veterinary personnel regarding disease prevention, diagnostics, and treatment programs.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards and company policies.
• Supervise farm supervisors, pen supervisors, stockmen, and production workers.
• Organize daily work schedules and workforce allocation.
• Conduct routine staff training and performance monitoring.
• Promote discipline, accountability, safety awareness, and operational excellence.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain accurate production records and farm documentation.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports covering: Egg production, Mortality, Feed consumption, Body weight performance, Uniformity, Fertility indicators, Labor utilization
• Investigate performance deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in production planning and forecasting activities.
• Monitor feed quality, feed inventory, and feed utilization.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of farm equipment and production systems.
• Coordinate maintenance requirements with technical and maintenance departments.
• Safeguard company assets and ensure efficient utilization of farm resources.
• Identify operational, health, biosecurity, and production risks.
• Implement preventive measures to minimize losses and operational disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with emergency response procedures and contingency plans.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities, equipment, and production systems.
• Promote a culture of preventive management and continuous improvement.

• Proficiency in poultry production
• Breeder management
• Biosecurity
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Hands-on operational management capability
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High level of accountability and attention to detail
• Ability to perform effectively in demanding farm environments
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Commitment to biosecurity, welfare, and production excellence
• Fluent in English

• Degree or Diploma in Poultry Production, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–10 years of practical experience in commercial breeder or parent stock poultry operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing breeder farms, rearing operations, or production units.
• Strong understanding of breeder management principles and poultry production systems.
• Experience with Ross 308 or similar parent stock breeds.
• Experience working in Africa or other emerging-market poultry environments.
• Training in poultry health management, biosecurity, and production systems.
• Experience using poultry production software and farm management systems.