Job Title: Dairy Manager
Persons reporting to job holder: Dairy Personnel and feed production supervisor
Job Objective:
Persons reporting to job holder: Dairy Personnel and feed production supervisor
Job Objective:
In this
role you will business and ensure success defined as:
- Improved health of the herd
- Average daily yield be
responsible for the short and long terms business plans approved by the
Board and will be expected to drive the of at least 20l/cow
- Production of annual dairy meal
for a 20 head herd.
General Duties &
Responsibilities:
Feed & Production Management
Feed & Production Management
- Plan and allocate feed using
feed budgeting techniques to achieve production targets
- Source required supplements and
grazing to achieve production targets
- Develop and implement an annual
nutrient management plan, cropping and regressing programmes
- Manage weeds and pests to
maintain pasture and crops
Construction of the dairy
- Work with the consultant and
contractors on building the planned dairy in the most cost effective and
timely manner
Milking
- Ensure all aspects of the
milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count.
Animals
- Develop, review and maintain
animal health programme to maintain good animal health
- Develop and manage the mating
programme to ensure mating targets are reached
- Manage calving and the calf
rearing programme to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality
replacements are available for the herd
- Ensure all herd records are
maintained
Business
- Work with the dairy consultant
to develop a 5 year business plan and annual budget
- Monitor expenditure and ensure
in line with budget
- Liaise with local contractors
e.g vet, agrovet, etc to ensure smooth operation of the farm
- Follow company procedure on
repairs of farm machinery
Others:
- Maintain a safe and healthy
working environment.
- Any other duties that may be
assigned by Management from time to time.
Qualifications
The job
holder should possess the following qualifications:
- Diploma/degree in dairy science
and technology
- 2-3 years’ experience in dairy
management
- Excellent managerial skills
- Strong analytical skills
If you are interested and meet the
above requirements, send in your detailed Curriculum Vitae on or before 7th
July 2013 to hr@karenroses.com