Farm Manager

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Job Description

In August 2012, Southern Cross Foods acquired Fiji Dairy Ltd - Fiji’s National Dairy Company. Based in Suva, the dairy plant manufactures a range of dairy products including pasteurised milk, UHT Milk, powdered milk, butter, yoghurts, cheese, fresh and sour cream, and various other flavoured dairy products. In addition to the running of the dairy plant, Fiji Dairy Limited is actively involved in establishing and promoting ‘best-practice’ dairy farms to help local farmers get better yield and better quality milk

The Farm manager is responsible for managing the day to day operations of the farms.This position reports to the General Manager, Fiji Dairy Pte Limited.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Farm Operations Management
Oversee and manage the dairy procedures implemented are strictly followed to ensure quality of milk Adhering to required standards of Dairy hygiene. Managing and supervising the identification of milk contamination contributing factors is ensured and reported timely for decision making. Record checking of all documentation and ensuring record keeping is complete whilst up to date. Ensuring milk harvesting is timely, and as per the required standards. Safeguarding dairy plant and equipment cleanliness and maintained according to the required standards. Seek management approval on feed supplies and ensuring timely delivery Liase with suppliers for materials to accommodate any new or old maintenance work being carried out at the farm. Ensure company property maintenance works whilst safeguarding proper machineries are available for a smooth running of farm operations. Ensure projects aligned with the strategies are executed to attain development of farm in achieving its goals. Plan, propose and manage future development plans of the farms upon management discreation.
2. Management of Herd feeding
Daily pasture allocation is timely and within agreed feed budget Work closely with farm supervisor to oversee and manage pasture growth whilst working closely with farm supervisor. Feed budget process and feed budgeting is managed on a timely basis. Ensuring compound checks on break up fences for grazing paddocks and feeding out. Assuring drinking water availability for all cows is facilitated. Pasture Renovation Development Program is ensured at all times
3. Health, Safety & Welfare of Animals
Veterinarian assistance from Ministry of Agriculture is timely                   Reports from Farm Supervisor in regards to Mastitis in cows are identified and treated in a timely manner are ensured. Ensure unwell animals are identified and treated timely in accordance to the farm protocols. Lameness in cows are identified and treated in a timely manner. Bloating or suspected bloating reported to senior management for facilitation of remedial action on a timely basis. Any other animal health problems are identified for timely remedial action. Handling of animals in accordance with procedures at all times ensured. Oversee and manage animal fatalities. Animal health programs and regular vaccinations ensured on a timely and accurate manner.
4. Well informed management
Timeliness, quality and accuracy of verifying daily, weekly reports received from farm supervisor and submitting monthly reports to management ensured. Ad-hoc information requests by management and shareholders, for decision-making purposes, addressed in a timely manner  Farm operations related advice, both general and technical provided to management as and when required.
5. Effective Human Capital Management ensures a productive, stable and increasingly capable workforce
Supervision of and professional guidance to entire operation of the farm and staffs. Training needs and competency gaps of staff assessed and managed in partnership with General Manager and HR Department. Approving for payroll of farm staff's time sheet received by farm supervisor on its accuracy and timeliness.                                Overtime approvals, leave approvals. Succession planning ensured.
6. Safe work environment promoted and ensured at all times
Work place safety is ensured.                             Communication of Safety, Health and Environment to all team members are on an on-going basis. Occupational Health & Safety systems promote zero workplace injury at all times. Local environmental regulation is aligned with work place safety on an on-going basis. Personal protective equipment is ensured.                                                     Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) availability is in time. Workplace hazards eliminated at all times.                      Systems assist in the identification and elimination of work place hazards on an on-going basis.
7. Fiji Dairy Limited values upheld and demonstrated at all time
Collaborate with other teams for the benefit of the organisation. Monitor and encourage team members to uphold image and value standards. Uphold and demonstrate the organisation's image and values.

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Resource Management	Deliver results through the efficient and effective allocation and use of supplies , equipment and people.
Communication	Exchange information through verbal communication
Customer
Customer Commitment	Demonstrate a commitment to customer service - both internal and external customers.
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
People
Leadership	Utilise a leadership position to influence people and events and to increase performance.
Professional
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Operational
Health and Safety	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Diploma	Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing
Desirable
Degree	Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Minimum of three to five years' of experience in farm management
2. Knowledge regarding Pregnancy Diagnosis of cows and Artificial insemination in dairy cattle and livestock vaccinations.
3. Computer literate and good documentation skills
4. Knowledge in Food safety management system, Good manufacturing practices, labor handling and root cause analysis

Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Police Clearance
Statutory testing certification/licence

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
General Manager
External
Suppliers
Ministry of Agriculture

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Achiever	Puts in effort to achieve a desired result or goal and is motivated by this end and the overall accomplishment.
Innovative	Devises new and creative ways to do things comes up with original ideas.
Resilient	Cope positively with stress and catastrophe. Bounces back from setbacks, mistakes or misfortunes.
Interpersonal Styles
Extrovert	Outgoing and showing interest in events going on around them, particularly people, new experiences and changing situations.
Forthright	Speaks out frankly without hesitation, showing a direct manner.
Objective	Impartial and honest in dealings with others, eliminating own feelings and view to reach a balanced judgement.
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Thinking Styles
Disciplined/Systematic	Is controlled in conduct, shows an orderly pattern of behaviour, following a methodical and thorough approach.
Holistic thinker	Considers issues/situations as a whole rather than analysing or dissecting the parts.
Flexible/Adaptable	Readily accommodates changing circumstances, modifying own behaviour and/or views. Able to adjust easily to new conditions.