• Application Deadline: Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Dairy Team Leader (Cattle Supervisor)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Kaduna


• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  

Key Responsibilities

• The Dairy Team Leader (Cattle Supervisor) will be in charge of the dairy/Milking parlor unit and all related activities


• Assist in the set up of an efficient milking protocol for high producing dairy cows.


• Manage and train the work force on best practices and new technologies and methods towards increased productivity and performance.


• Assist in establishing the necessary production monitoring, environmental health standards for a new dairy farm in order to produce high quality dairy products.


• Support the Farm manager to implement a modern and effective dairy management system to deliver results in a sustainable and environmentally friendly mannner.


• Monitor and evaluate herd health and production and advice the farm manager on these.


• Keep good records of farm activities and report to the farm manager periodically.


• Manage modern milking equipment and machines and monitor dairy herd.


• Manage and plan breeding, pregnancy and calve management for the farm .


• Manage the dairy team as well as collaborate with other teams for efficient farm management.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Minimum HND / B.Sc in Animal Science, Animal Husbandry, Animal Production, Animal Health or any related course.


• At least 5 years’ experience of working on a farm with some milk production experience.


• A genuine love for animals and their welfare


• Good interpersonal skills to support a team of people with a range of different abilities.


• Good organizational skills


• Strong communication skills


• Attention to details


• Experience leading teams and an ability to work effectively within different teams.


• Ability to take initiative and ownership for their roles.


• A willingness to learn


• Demonstrable ability to use modern milking equipment’s and machinery.


• Experience in cattle management on intensive systems is required.


• A good knowledge of cattle stockmanship is an added advantage.


• Fluency in English and Hausa