Job Vacancy at Kenya Nut Company August 2016

August 2016 Jobs at Kenya Nut Company for Livestock Manager (Morendat Beef)

Kenya Nut Company Ltd is seeking a Livestock Manager for our meat production arm – Morendat Beef

The Livestock Manager will be mandated with ensuring production of superior, flavoursome beef through rearing of the Company’s herds

The Manager will be responsible for:

Directing & coordinating livestock farm activities, such as breeding, rearing, maintenance, feedlot management and shipment of livestock.
Planning & implementing policies and procedures to attain profitability and ensure compliance with Government regulations
Preparing breeding schedules based on customer orders, market forecasts and available facilities and equipment.
Examining livestock for illness or disease and either advising designated personnel of action to be taken or securing veterinarian services.
Inspecting facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with sanitation standards and to determine maintenance and repair requirements,
Preparing farm activity reports such as livestock production, slaughter, fodder production and storage.
Researching technical literature for data on breeding. rearing, habits, feedlot, diseases and treatment of various animals.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Production or General Agriculture
Post-graduate training in the related field will be an added advantage.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
Experience in feedlot management and management of big herds is an added advantage
Personal attributes: good communication and interpersonal skills, team player.

Please send your CV and credentials- quoting your current salary package to hr@kenyanut.com with the subject line “Livestock Manager Application”

The deadline for applications is 15 August 2016

Shortlisted candidates will hear from us by 1st September 2016.