Job Description
Job Title: Poultry Farm Manager
Main Purpose of the Role
The Laying Farm Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of multiple poultry laying farms, ensuring the highest standards of bird welfare, egg production, biosecurity, and operational performance. The role involves managing farm staff, maintaining compliance with industry regulations, and driving efficient, profitable farm operations across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the day-to-day management of multi-site laying farms, ensuring optimal standards of flock welfare, egg production, feed, water, lighting, and environmental conditions.
* Manage and develop farm staff, including training, task allocation, performance management, and ensuring compliance with hygiene, PPE, and health & safety standards.
* Monitor flock health and biosecurity procedures, including mortality checks, vaccinations, water intake, pest control, blood testing, swabbing, and liaising with veterinary and agricultural teams.
* Analyse production performance and maintain accurate farm records, ensuring compliance with DEFRA, BEIC Lion Code, Freedom Food, Organic Food Federation, and Environmental Permit standards.
* Oversee farm maintenance, equipment upkeep, waste management, and general site standards to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations across all locations.
Additional Duties
* Manage feed inventory and work alongside nutritionists to optimise feeding programmes and flock performance.
* Ensure all egg collection records and pallet labelling are completed accurately.
* Maintain effective fly and pest control procedures.
* Coordinate inspections, audits, and compliance visits across all sites.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to maximise operational efficiency and productivity.