Persons reporting to job holder: Dairy Personnel and feed production supervisor
Job Objective:
Dairy manager will be responsible for the financial and physical performance of the farm.In this role you will business and ensure success defined as:Improved health of the herdAverage daily yield be responsible for the short and long terms business plans approved by the Board and will be expected to drive the of at least 20l/cow Production of annual dairy meal for a 20 head herd.General Duties & Responsibilities:Feed & Production Management
Plan and allocate feed using feed budgeting techniques to achieve production targetsSource required supplements and grazing to achieve production targetsDevelop and implement an annual nutrient management plan, cropping and regressing programmesManage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and cropsWork with the consultant and contractors on building the planned dairy in the most cost effective and timely mannerEnsure all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count.Develop, review and maintain animal health programme to maintain good animal healthDevelop and manage the mating programme to ensure mating targets are reachedManage calving and the calf rearing programme to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herdEnsure all herd records are maintainedWork with the dairy consultant to develop a 5 year business plan and annual budgetMonitor expenditure and ensure in line with budgetLiaise with local contractors e.g vet, agrovet, etc to ensure smooth operation of the farmFollow company procedure on repairs of farm machineryMaintain a safe and healthy working environment.Any other duties that may be assigned by Management from time to time.The job holder should possess the following qualifications: Diploma/degree in dairy science and technology2-3 years’ experience in dairy managementExcellent managerial skillsStrong analytical skillsIf you are interested and meet the above requirements, send in your detailed Curriculum Vitae on or before 7th July 2013 to hr@karenroses.com