Assistant Farm Manager

Job Advert Summary

An opportunity has become available within Agri department for a junior management team member. The ideal individual should have strong leadership skills combined with a deep, practical knowledge and understanding of Broiler breeders. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring optimal bird performance, maintaining high biosecurity and animal welfare standards, and leading employees to achieve production targets.

For a suitable candidate, Supreme offers an unbeatable working environment, opportunity for development, and a highly competitive remuneration package. If you thrive in a great culture business, love a team dynamic and believe you can add value to our business, we would love to hear from you.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Diploma or Degree in Agriculture, Animal Production, Poultry Production, or a related field will be advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a leadership type of role within the broiler breeder sphere.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• Good communication, leadership, and people management skills.
• Proficiency in English is essential in this position
• Willingness to work weekends, public holidays, and after-hours when operationally required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Farm Manager with the daily management of farm operations.
• Manage all production related activities ensuring consistent compliance with standard operating procedures in order to achieve optimal production output efficiencies.
• Strong analytical skills relating to breeder technical aspects.
• Supervise, coach, and develop farm employees.
• Monitor bird health, welfare, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with biosecurity, hygiene, animal welfare, and food safety standards.
• Monitor feed, water, lighting, ventilation, and environmental conditions.
• Assist with production planning and achieving production targets.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports.
• Monitor stock levels and control the use of farm consumables and equipment.
• Ensure farm equipment and facilities are maintained and report maintenance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Assist with staff attendance, leave administration, and performance management.
• Attending to HR/IR matters (i.e. planning leave, time sheets, disciplinary measures, interviews etc.)
• Stand in for the Farm Manager during periods of absence.