Job Title: Farm Manager
Location: Isinya, Kajiado
· 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.
· 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.