Poultry Layer Supervisor
2025-05-20T17:52:42+00:00
MK Zero Five Zero Four Trust
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Agricultural Services & Products
2025-05-23T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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MK Zero Five Zero Four Trust (Farm) is a growing agribusiness committed to excellence in poultry production. We specialize in layer farming, focusing on both pullet rearing and high-efficiency egg production to meet local market demands. We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Poultry Layer Supervisor to lead our layer operations.
Position Summary:
The Poultry Layer Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day management of pullet rearing and egg production. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining bird health, optimizing feed and production efficiency, supervising staff, and ensuring that biosecurity and animal welfare standards are met.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Pullets Management:
- Supervise rearing from day-old chicks to point of lay
- Ensure optimal brooding, feeding, vaccination, and growth performance
- Monitor mortality, weight gain, and uniformity
- Implement and maintain biosecurity measures
2. Layer Flock Supervision:
- Oversee transition of pullets into the laying house
- Monitor egg production, feed conversion, and laying percentages
- Manage egg collection, grading, and recording
- Reduce production losses through proper disease prevention and early detection
3. Staff Supervision:
- Train and supervise farm workers on best poultry practices
- Allocate daily tasks and ensure SOPs are followed
- Maintain accurate records of bird performance and farm activities
4. Resource and Farm Management:
- Ensure availability of feed, vaccines, and essential supplies
- Maintain clean housing and ensure proper ventilation and lighting
- Prepare reports on performance, mortality, and production targets
Qualifications & Experience:
- Certificate or Diploma in Animal Science, Livestock Production, or related field
- Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in pullet rearing and egg production supervision
- Strong knowledge of poultry diseases, vaccinations, and feeding regimes
- Excellent leadership, communication, and record-keeping skills
- Familiarity with biosecurity and animal welfare regulations
- Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets
Remuneration:
- Competitive salary based on experience, with accommodation and performance-based incentives available.
Key Responsibilities: 1. Pullets Management: Supervise rearing from day-old chicks to point of lay Ensure optimal brooding, feeding, vaccination, and growth performance Monitor mortality, weight gain, and uniformity Implement and maintain biosecurity measures 2. Layer Flock Supervision: Oversee transition of pullets into the laying house Monitor egg production, feed conversion, and laying percentages Manage egg collection, grading, and recording Reduce production losses through proper disease prevention and early detection 3. Staff Supervision: Train and supervise farm workers on best poultry practices Allocate daily tasks and ensure SOPs are followed Maintain accurate records of bird performance and farm activities 4. Resource and Farm Management: Ensure availability of feed, vaccines, and essential supplies Maintain clean housing and ensure proper ventilation and lighting Prepare reports on performance, mortality, and production targets
Certificate or Diploma in Animal Science, Livestock Production, or related field Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in pullet rearing and egg production supervision Strong knowledge of poultry diseases, vaccinations, and feeding regimes Excellent leadership, communication, and record-keeping skills Familiarity with biosecurity and animal welfare regulations Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets
Certificate or Diploma in Animal Science, Livestock Production, or related field Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in pullet rearing and egg production supervision Strong knowledge of poultry diseases, vaccinations, and feeding regimes Excellent leadership, communication, and record-keeping skills Familiarity with biosecurity and animal welfare regulations Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets
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Vacancy title:
Poultry Layer Supervisor
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Agricultural Services & Products]
Jobs at:
MK Zero Five Zero Four Trust
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 23 2025
Duty Station:
Kabwe | Kabwe | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 20 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
MK Zero Five Zero Four Trust (Farm) is a growing agribusiness committed to excellence in poultry production. We specialize in layer farming, focusing on both pullet rearing and high-efficiency egg production to meet local market demands. We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Poultry Layer Supervisor to lead our layer operations.
Position Summary:
The Poultry Layer Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day management of pullet rearing and egg production. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining bird health, optimizing feed and production efficiency, supervising staff, and ensuring that biosecurity and animal welfare standards are met.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Pullets Management:
- Supervise rearing from day-old chicks to point of lay
- Ensure optimal brooding, feeding, vaccination, and growth performance
- Monitor mortality, weight gain, and uniformity
- Implement and maintain biosecurity measures
2. Layer Flock Supervision:
- Oversee transition of pullets into the laying house
- Monitor egg production, feed conversion, and laying percentages
- Manage egg collection, grading, and recording
- Reduce production losses through proper disease prevention and early detection
3. Staff Supervision:
- Train and supervise farm workers on best poultry practices
- Allocate daily tasks and ensure SOPs are followed
- Maintain accurate records of bird performance and farm activities
4. Resource and Farm Management:
- Ensure availability of feed, vaccines, and essential supplies
- Maintain clean housing and ensure proper ventilation and lighting
- Prepare reports on performance, mortality, and production targets
Qualifications & Experience:
- Certificate or Diploma in Animal Science, Livestock Production, or related field
- Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in pullet rearing and egg production supervision
- Strong knowledge of poultry diseases, vaccinations, and feeding regimes
- Excellent leadership, communication, and record-keeping skills
- Familiarity with biosecurity and animal welfare regulations
- Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets
Remuneration:
- Competitive salary based on experience, with accommodation and performance-based incentives available.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: professional certificate
Job application procedure
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- Submit your CV and Cover Letter to mk0504trust@gmail.com or Physical Submission at the farm, with the subject line “Poultry Layer Supervisor Application – [Your Name]” before midnight on 23rd May, 2025.
- Address:
MK Zero Five Zero Four Trust
790, Four Miles Area,
Kabwe.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- MK Zero Five Zero Four Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, or background.
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