Farm Manager-Hatchery

Location: Kaduna Factory , Nigeria

Date: 14 Aug 2026

Business: Integrated Feed & Protein

Department: MATS

Business Information - Animal Feed & Protein
We’re one of the leading animal feed and day-old chick producers in Nigeria. We operate one of Nigeria's largest poultry feed mills and day-old-chick facilities in Kaduna State, and in Kwara state. Our aqua feed plant in Nigeria is the first in Sub-Saharan Africa, along with a poultry feed mill. Both these facilities are helping serve Nigeria’s expanding poultry and aquaculture sectors.
To strengthen and expand our animal feed and protein capabilities in West Africa, while generating synergies with its wheat milling business in Senegal we recently acquired Avisen SARL a major suppliers of feed, with its facility located in Rufisque producing over 100,000 metric tons (MT) of feed annually.

For more information please visit: Animal Feed | Bulk Chicken Feed & Fish Feed| Olam Agri

Job Description

The Farm Manager leads daily and strategic operations in modern agriculture, managing diverse poultry setups including layer and broiler breeders. They oversee automated feeding, ventilation, housing, and egg collection systems, enhancing productivity through biosecurity, flock health, and feeding best practices aligned with international standards.This role requires hands-on leadership, fostering team accountability and continuous improvement, and coordinating with veterinary and technical experts to ensure animal welfare and farm output. The manager ensures all activities meet quality control and sustainability goals, supporting responsible farming and environmental care.Additionally, the Farm Manager trains and develops personnel, promoting a safe, disciplined work environment, balancing technical expertise with strong management to achieve consistent, high-quality results that advance the organisation's growth.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise daily farm operations to achieve production goals, quality standards, and budget requirements.
Manage poultry operations using modern automated technologies to enhance efficiency and animal welfare.
Ensure compliance with operational protocols, biosecurity measures, and international standards.
Apply best practices in nutrition, health monitoring, vaccination, and parental stock management to optimize flock performance.
Monitor and analyze key farm health indicators such as mortality rates, growth consistency, egg production, and hatchability to support decision-making.
Implement sanitation, preventive medication, and labor hygiene procedures to maintain optimal farm conditions.
Maintain high biosecurity and hygiene standards to prevent disease outbreaks and protect livestock.
Lead, mentor, and develop farm staff to foster responsibility, high performance, and professional growth.
Collaborate with veterinary and technical teams to address health and operational challenges promptly, ensuring continuous farm productivity.

Job Requirements

10 to 15 years of experience in farm or livestock operations & 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
Experience with modern, automated farming systems is strongly preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Sciences or Agricultural Sciences (Animal Production or a related discipline).
Postgraduate studies or specialization in Poultry Production, Pathology, or related fields is an additional advantage.

Olam Agri is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.