General Manager- Poultry Farm

Job Title: General Manager- POULTRY FARM

Location: Delta State

Reports To: The Chairman / Board of Directors

About the Role

Our client, a leading integrated poultry and livestock agribusiness, is seeking a vibrant, results-driven General Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across its farm operations.

The successful candidate will oversee feed mill production, hatchery, layers, broilers, breeding, engineering, sales, procurement, finance, and administration driving productivity, profitability, and sustainable growth.

This role requires a visionary leader with deep knowledge of farm operations, sales, and marketing, coupled with strong financial discipline, people management, and commercial acumen.
A Veterinary Medicine or Animal Science background will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership across all departments.
• Translate the Boards vision into measurable business and production goals.
• Ensure high performance across hatchery, feed mill, layers, and broiler operations.
• Drive cost optimization, efficiency, and data-driven performance reporting.
• Implement ERP systems and enforce KPI-based accountability.
• Lead sales, marketing, and customer growth strategies for all product lines.
• Ensure sound financial management, governance, and compliance.
• Foster teamwork, innovation, and continuous operational improvement.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Education: B.Sc./DVM in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, or related field (MBA or M.Sc. Agribusiness is an advantage).
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership in integrated poultry or livestock operations.
• Competencies:
• Strong leadership and organizational capability.
• Excellent understanding of feed mill, hatchery, and animal production systems.
• Proven track record in farm operations and commercial management.
• Financial discipline and analytical decision-making.
• Tech-savvy with ERP and performance management tools.
• Energetic, innovative, and results-oriented personality.

Performance Expectations

• Daily Egg Production: 3,000 crates/day
• Hatchery Output: 200,000 DOCs/week
• Feed Mill Utilization: 85% capacity
• Commercial Broiler Production: 8,00010,000 birds/week ready for market
• Meat Processing Output: 58 tons of processed poultry meat weekly (graded, packaged, and ready for distribution)
• ERP & KPI Implementation: 100% departmental adoption and compliance

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive executive-level remuneration package.
• Performance-linked annual bonus.
• Official accommodation and utility support.
• Medical and pension benefits.
• Vehicle and communication allowance