Manager, Technical Farm

FFM FARMS SDN BHD|SG. BULOH, SELANGOR

Job Summary:

Responsible for overseeing and optimizing poultry farm operations while managing key projects to improve efficiency and productivity. This role involves implementing best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards, leading a team, and driving technical and operational improvements across farm systems. The candidate will also manage farm-related projects from initiation to completion to support business objectives.

Responsibilities:

Farm Operations Management

  • Oversee daily farm operations and farm production to ensure optimal performance and productivity.
  • Monitor environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity, ventilation) to maintain ideal living conditions for poultry.
  • Direct and ensure all Farms Management to continue to comply with the criteria set by the Department of Veterinary Services for the continual certification of MyGAP (Malaysia Good Agricultural Practices); and Trong Layer Farm Management to continually comply with the criteria of ISO 9001 Quality Management System for the purpose of continual ISO 9001 certification.
  • To ensure efficient and continuous improvement in producing day-old-chick, eggs and fertilizer to meet targeted quantity and quality, at the optimal cost.

 

Project Management

  • Plan, execute, and monitor farm-related projects such as infrastructure upgrades, system implementations, and process improvements.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
  • Develop project timelines, budgets, and KPIs while ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Conduct post-project evaluations to measure outcomes and identify lessons learned.

Technical Support and Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.
  • Conduct regular farm audits to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

Team Leadership and Development

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of farm supervisors and workers to achieve operational goals.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to enhance team efficiency and productivity.

 

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in poultry farm management, with proven experience managing technical or operational projects.
  • Strong knowledge of poultry production, nutrition, health, and biosecurity practices.
  • Leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop teams.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
  • Willingness to travel and work in farm environments.