DAIRY FARM MANAGER

Job Profile and Description

A Dairy Farm Manager is responsible for the financial health of the dairy business, and for generating wealth to sustain the business. In order to run a dairy farm successfully, no matter how big or small it is, one needs to make big investments in cattle, shelters, provisions and facilities. Managing these production facilities require proper strategies and techniques to ensure profit.

Duties and Responsibilities

·       The dairy manager has to analyze and maintain records and consult where necessary with the approved consultants as guided by management

·       He/She directly supervises the plant’s production and has to be involved with the daily operations, logistics, maintenance, safety and quality in the dairy

·       He/She must work with lenders, make marketing strategies, purchase provisions and other things required for the maintenance of the dairy

·       The animals in a dairy are the most important assets of the farm and the manager must visit nutritionists and veterinarians for health management

·       The manager is also responsible for hiring employees, staff meetings and make performance evaluations

·       He/She must go for frequent workshops to enhance his knowledge and skills, to train other staff members and be efficient in other duties

·       He/She also has to meet regulatory agencies and follow the fixed standards

·       He/She needs to plan for routine maintenance of the dairy, think of ways for making improvements and expansions

·       He/She must keep records of production and sales and make sure that the dairy farm says profitable

·       He/She  needs to meet targets and achieve operating results

Education/Experience:

• Dairy management or training in the dairy industry (5 years +)
• Supervising / management experience (1 year)

·        Candidates need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Science in the specialized field.

·        Prior experience is better for managerial position.

• Basic knowledge of computers is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Trained in artificial insemination
• Knowledgeable of disease and injury treatment and calf pulling
• Knowledgeable in dairy nutrition
• Ability to motivate employees
• Ability to work with all types of people
• Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of individuals
• Knowledge of milking procedures
• Knowledge of and use for Dairy Herd Improvement Records

·       The dairy manager must have excellent leadership skills, team building skills and  management skills.

• He/She will participate will lead in the recruiting; managing of staff and train them in dairy farm techniques and most importantly maintain a skilled and trained workforce.

·        Supervising workers, planning a budget, organizing routine maintenance, of all equipment  keeping records and communicating with management.

·        Inspect facilities and equipment to ensure that they are in perfect conditions to perform expected tasks. Necessary maintenance work must be undertaken too

• Explain and enforce safety regulations and policies to the staff.
• Undertake the clerical, recordkeeping, inventory, requisitioning, marketing activities and analyzing procurement costs.
• Assign work schedules and duties to the staff, and supervise their work.

• Managing the implementation of health and safety regulations and procedures

·       He /She must be proactive at all times in everything related to the farm  and the life stock in the farm

·       He /She must also have good written and oral communication skills

·       He /She  needs to have excellent organizational skills, must be able to multi-task.

·       He/She must embrace team work