Dairy Farm Ops Manager - Lead Herd Health

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Accommodation provided on or near the;

Bonuses

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development

Access to modern dairy farming tech

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Farm Operations Manager for a large-scale dairy producer in Klerksdorp, North West. You will oversee daily dairy farm operations, lead a team of farm workers and supervisors, and drive animal health, welfare, and milk production targets.

The role requires a qualification in Animal Science or Agricultural Management and at least 6 years of progressive dairy farming experience.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Animal Science, Agricultural Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in dairy farm management.
• Strong understanding of modern milking systems and dairy farm technology.

Responsabilités

• Oversee all daily operations of the dairy farm, including milking, feeding, herd health, and breeding programs.
• Manage and motivate a team of farm workers, ensuring efficient task allocation and performance.
• Develop and implement feeding strategies to optimize milk production and animal health.
• Monitor herd health, implement preventative measures, and coordinate with veterinary services.
• Ensure adherence to all animal welfare standards and regulations.
• Manage farm equipment and infrastructure, ensuring they are maintained in good working order.
• Oversee inventory management for feed, supplies, and veterinary medicines.
• Implement and monitor biosecurity protocols to prevent disease outbreaks.
• Track KPIs for milk yield, somatic cell count, fertility, and other metrics.
• Develop and manage the farm's operational budget, controlling costs and maximizing profitability.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainable farming practices.

Connaissances

Dairy farming

Herd health

Nutrition

Breeding programs

Milking procedures

Leadership

Budgeting

Biosecurity

Regulatory compliance

People management

Formation

Animal Science or Agricultural Management degree

Outils

Milking systems

Dairy farm technology

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Farm Operations Manager for a large-scale dairy producer in Klerksdorp, North West. You will oversee daily dairy farm operations, lead a team of farm workers and supervisors, and drive animal health, welfare, and milk production targets.

The role requires a qualification in Animal Science or Agricultural Management and at least 6 years of progressive dairy farming experience.