Farm Manager


Posted : 2026-06-09
Closing : 2026-07-08
Position Scope

Job Title: Farm Manager
Location: Isinya, Kajiado

Job Description

  • ·       Manage all day-to-day dairy farm operations, including herd health, breeding, feeding, milking, pasture management, and farm maintenance.

·       Develop and implement production plans to maximize milk yield, quality, and profitability.

·       Supervise and manage farm employees, ensuring high levels of productivity and discipline

·       Maintain accurate farm records, budgets, inventory, production statistics, and financial reports.

·       Ensure compliance with animal health, biosecurity, environmental, and occupational safety standards.

·       Manage procurement and efficient utilization of farm inputs, equipment, and resources.

·       Liaise with veterinarians, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

·       Identify and implement innovations and best practices in dairy farming.

Milk Value Addition Responsibilities

·       Lead the establishment and management of milk value-addition initiatives.

·       Oversee processing of dairy products such as yoghurt, fermented milk, cream, butter, ghee, cheese, or other commercially viable products.

·       Ensure quality assurance and food safety standards in dairy processing operations.

·       Develop market linkages and strategies to maximize revenue from value-added dairy products.

Requirements

·       Degree or Diploma in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Veterinary Science, Agribusiness, or a related field.

·       Minimum 5–7 years’ experience managing a commercial dairy farm.

·       Experience in milk processing and value addition is essential.

·       Strong knowledge of dairy herd management, breeding, nutrition, animal health, and milk production systems.

·       Experience managing farm budgets, staff, and operational performance.

·       Familiarity with modern dairy technologies and farm management systems.

Key Competencies

·       Leadership and people management.

·       Commercial and entrepreneurial mindset.

·       Strong planning and organizational skills.

·       Problem-solving and decision-making ability.

·       Financial and operational management.

Skills