DEPARTMENT: Livestock
REPORTS TO: Managing Director
SUPERVISION: Livestock Supervisors
Overview
Kilifi plantations Ltd is one of the leading agricultural farms in Kenya located within Kilifi County. Kilifi Plantations was established in 1920 as a sisal plantation. It was privately bought in 1963 and today remains an ongoing agricultural business. Currently Kilifi Plantations consist of a leading national dairy herd milking 400 animals daily producing 3,000 litres a day. The farm also produces 350 tonnes annually of sisal fibre of export quality.
PURPOSE:
Coordinate all activities of ensuring that the Livestock Department runs smoothly, effectively and is profitable.
The Role:
- Oversee the Livestock operations of the organization by providing leadership to KPL livestock team.
- Managing a growing and sustainable Livestock portfolio through developing new opportunities with existing clients and acquiring new clients through networking.
- Conduct assessment of the training needs of KP livestock staff and provide coaching where applicable.
- Identify and develop sustainable partnerships and initiatives with internal and external stakeholders that seek to address KPL’s livestock business needs.
- Ensuring compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards of all livestock products and facilities.
- Keeping an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases and working round the clock to manage and prevent them.
- Ensuring that the farm is profitable and meets projected financial targets.
- Organising maintenance/repair of farm property, equipment and machinery.
- Develop work schedules and establish procedures that ensure the smooth running of the department.
- Maintain quality control and production records.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Animal Production from a recognized University.
Experience
- At least 3 years experience in a similar capacity and in a busy environment.
Skills and competencies
- Strong strategic planning skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent presentation and written skills.
- Proven good marketing and training skills.
- Must have good general management, team leadership and people development skills.
Salary details
The monthly salary will be Ksh 50,000. Housing will be provided.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, send a one-page cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this role and your CV of no more than three pages to hrm@kilifiplantations.co.ke with the subject "Livestock Manager". Please avoid sending additional materials or attachments such as certificates and copies of your degree until requested to do so. If you do not hear from Kilifi Plantations within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
