Rearing Farm Manager needed at Country Bird Holdings Ltd

Job Advert Summary    

• An opportunity has become available within Supreme Poultry Agriculture for a senior team member in the Rearing Department. We are looking for an individual with strong leadership skills combined with a deep, practical knowledge and understanding of Broiler breeders. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the rearing department to ensure the delivery of healthy, uniform birds into lay, while maintaining the highest standards of biosecurity, animal welfare, productivity, and staff management.
• For the suitable candidate, Supreme offers an unbeatable working environment, opportunity for development, and a competitive remuneration package. If you thrive in a great culture business, love a team dynamic and believe you can add value to our business, we would love to hear from you.

Minimum Requirements    

• 5 years Experience as a Rearing Manager (or a similar role) in a Broiler Breeder environment
• Relevant qualification in Agriculture / Poultry Production (advantageous)
• Exceptional people / team leadership skills – Coaching employees and developing your team to ensure they have the capability to meet the performance goals
• Committment to Health and Safety, Animal Welfare, Biosecurity and Quality standards
• A good understanding of modern farming methods
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Word)
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) is essential in this position
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willingness to work flexible hours and weekends

Duties and Responsibilities    
Site Management

• Manage the full rearing cycle from placement to transfer, ensuring optimal growth and uniformity
• Ensure operational planning, placements and transfers are completed and implemented to achieve optimal production
• Ensure smooth execution of bird movements and transfers to laying.
• Implement and monitor rearing programmes in line with breeder guidelines and company standards.
• Ensure correct feeding, lighting, vaccination, and environmental programmes are followed.
• Monitor bird health, behaviour, and performance, and take corrective action where required

Biosecurity, Health & Welfare

• Enforce strict biosecurity protocols at all times.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards, legislation, and company policies.
• Ensure all livestock is treated humanely, and in compliance with company standards
• Work closely with veterinarians and technical teams on health plans, vaccinations, and disease prevention.
• Ensuring that cleanout and housekeeping duties are done properly (i.e. the houses are properly washed and sanitized at cleanout, grass is kept short, drains on site are kept clean, all waste and debris from the site is removed and buildings on site are maintained)
• Maintain accurate health, medication, and mortality records.

Staff Management

• Attending to HR/IR matters (i.e. planning leave, time sheets, disciplinary measures, interviews etc.)
• Work efficiently in a team environment with tact, patience, and a willingness to work with colleagues, ability to build relationships and be able to work under pressure
• Lead, supervise, and develop rearing farm staff.
• Ensure staff are trained in biosecurity, animal welfare, health and safety, and operational procedures.
• Manage staff performance and productivity.
• Ensure effective communication and teamwork on site.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and company HSE standards.
• Ensure safe use of equipment, machinery, and chemicals.
• Involve the team by encouragement and motivating to deliver safety excellence and promote risk awareness by getting involved and following safety rules and identifying risks

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate production, stock, and performance records.
• Monitor consumable usage and assist with cost control and budgeting.
• Weekly reports as required by the operations manager

Deadlline:11th January,2026