Feedlot Manager

Job Summary

• We are seeking a competent and experienced Feedlot Manager to oversee feedlot operations, ensuring optimal livestock growth, efficient feed utilisation, animal health and welfare, and cost-effective production.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing feeding programmes, monitoring livestock performance, supervising personnel and ensuring that production targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily feedlot operations, including livestock reception, handling, feeding, weighing and movement.
• Develop and implement feeding programmes in collaboration with nutritionists and veterinary personnel to achieve target weight gain and production efficiency.
• Monitor feed intake, average daily weight gain, feed conversion ratio, mortality and other key production indicators.
• Ensure adequate availability and quality of feed and water while minimising feed wastage.
• Coordinate animal health programmes, disease prevention, biosecurity, sanitation and animal welfare practices.
• Supervise feedlot staff, assign duties, monitor performance and ensure compliance with operational procedures.
• Manage feed inventory, livestock records, veterinary supplies, equipment and other operational resources.
• Monitor operating costs, prepare budgets and implement measures to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Prepare regular reports on livestock performance, feed consumption, mortality, inventory and operational expenditure.
• Coordinate livestock weighing, selection and dispatch to meet market or processing requirements.
• Ensure proper maintenance of feedlot facilities, feeding systems, water supply and drainage.
• Enforce workplace safety standards and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Animal Science, Animal Production, Veterinary Medicine or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years' relevant experience in livestock production, feedlot operations or intensive animal management, with at least 8 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Good knowledge of animal nutrition, feeding systems, livestock health, biosecurity and growth performance monitoring.
• Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, inventory management, budgeting and operational cost control.
• Strong analytical, organisational, problem-solving and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and livestock production record-keeping.
• Ability to work in a farm environment and manage daily operational demands.

Application Closing Date
30th December, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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