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Farm Operations Manager (Care Farm)This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. Are you an experienced farm professional who believes that farming can transform lives? Do you take pride in excellent livestock and land management, and enjoy helping others learn and grow? Are you looking for a leadership role that combines hands-on farming with genuine social impact? Location of the Job:Suffolk countryside Salary and Benefits Package:<ul><li> 35,000 - 40,000 per annum, dependent on experience</li><li>Permanent, full-time position</li><li>Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (occasional flexibility required for livestock care)</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Ongoing training and professional development opportunities</li><li>Meaningful work in a values-driven, supportive environment</li></ul> Additional Information:<ul><li>Full-time, permanent</li><li>Outdoor working environment across livestock, horticultural, and community areas</li><li>Opportunity to lead a small, dedicated team and make a lasting difference to people's wellbeing</li></ul> About the Organisation:Our client operates a well-established care farm that offers adults and young people the opportunity to engage in purposeful agricultural and horticultural work. The farm combines productive livestock and land management with a strong social mission - supporting individuals to build confidence, skills, and wellbeing through meaningful connection with farming and nature. Farm Operations Manager - The Job Role Details:As Farm Operations Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of a working care farm. You'll be responsible for livestock husbandry, seasonal planning, and land management, while ensuring the site remains safe, productive, and inspiring for all who work and learn there. You will oversee a small team of staff and volunteers, maintain high welfare and environmental standards, and create a welcoming environment that supports personal growth and community inclusion. Farm Operations Manager - Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee all aspects of livestock and land management, ensuring best practice in welfare and sustainability</li><li>Plan and deliver seasonal farm operations and activities</li><li>Lead and support a small team of staff and volunteers</li><li>Ensure health, safety, and safeguarding standards are met across the site</li><li>Maintain records, budgets, and compliance documentation</li><li>Support adults and young people to develop skills and confidence through meaningful farm work</li><li>Work collaboratively with wider organisational teams to deliver the farm's social and environmental goals</li></ul> Farm Operations Manager - Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:You will have/be:<ul><li>Proven experience in farm management or livestock operations (essential)</li><li>Strong practical knowledge of animal husbandry, land, and machinery management</li><li>Confident team leadership and people management skills</li><li>A compassionate, patient approach with a genuine interest in supporting others</li><li>Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Knowledge of health, safety, and welfare compliance in an agricultural setting</li><li>Relevant agricultural qualification or equivalent practical experience</li></ul> How to Apply:Please click on the "apply now" button. The Industry (Key Words):Farm Manager, Care Farm, Livestock, Agriculture, Land Management, Social Farming, Community Farming, Animal Welfare, Leadership, Rural Jobs, Suffolk Jobs, Social Impact, Wellbeing, Horticulture. About Us:Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment, head-hunting, and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry-leading organisations across the UK and internationally. We recruit specifically for roles across agriculture, farming, horticulture, food and fresh produce, veterinary, animal health, agrochemicals, machinery, technical and engineering, and specialist education.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?tmjKrTVbLoqd11ggpq5mzN1GFVW9%2fo%2fDr" width="0" height="0" />

Farm Operations Manager - Care Farm

Candidzone

Deputy Farm ManagerExperience Required: 12+ years of proven experience in which 5+ years in leadership role out of which 2+ years in the organic farming and livestock management.Educational Qualification: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science, or a related fieldGender: Only Male Candidates EuropeanLocation: Barka, Oman (Apprx. 100 km from Capital, Muscat).We prefer candidates with middle east experience.Salary Range: salary + free bachelor accommodation at the farm + free food + medical + joining ticket.Apply Now :- Send CV to WhatsApp +97430662111Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Hiring Now:- Deputy Farm Manager

Morepeople

The Company Our client is a well established and respected poultry enterprise operating at scale with a reputation for quality, compliance, and fair management. With over 650,000 birds, a strong on site team, and long serving staff, the business prides itself on maintaining high welfare standards and a supportive working culture. This is an exciting opportunity to take a key leadership role within a successful and stable agricultural business. What You Will Be Doing As Farm Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of a large scale poultry farm. Leading a team of nine on the poultry side, you will ensure smooth operations, strong performance, and full compliance with industry standards. Your responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Leading and motivating the team to achieve high standards of animal welfare, productivity, and compliance.</li> <li>Overseeing daily farm activities, including feed, flock health, biosecurity, and production monitoring.</li> <li>Delivering key performance indicators.</li> <li>Ensuring compliance with DEFRA, Lion Code, and audit requirements.</li> <li>Working alongside on site Technical, Admin, Packing, and Workshop teams.</li> <li>Maintaining a positive, fair, and practical working environment across the farm.</li> </ul> What You Need You don't need to come from a poultry background, strong livestock management experience is also relevant. What matters most is your attitude and work ethic. I am looking for someone who is: <ul> <li>Hands on, proactive, and leads by example.</li> <li>Experienced in managing people within a livestock or intensive farming environment.</li> <li>Practical, problem solving, and detail focused.</li> <li>Committed to animal welfare and compliance standards.</li> <li>A confident communicator and team leader.</li> <li>Self motivated, reliable, and able to take ownership of the role.</li> </ul> What Is In It for You <ul> <li>Performance-related bonus based on production and efficiency KPIs.</li> <li>5-bedroom house on site.</li> <li>28 days' holiday including bank holidays.</li> <li>Supportive and fair employer who values long term relationships and commitment.</li> </ul> This is a chance to join a stable, well run business where you will be trusted to get on and manage your team with autonomy and respect. How to Apply If you are a practical, motivated farm manager (or aspiring manager) looking for your next challenge, I want to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact us for an informal, confidential conversation to learn more about the role. Rachel Richardson - / Or connect with me on LinkedIn No need for a polished CV - just send over what you have and we can take it from there.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?CY95c1eotcwNxZh0kGNYeg9dc8%2fyPxIId" width="0" height="0" />

Farm Manager (Layers)

K.A.G. Recruitment Consultancy Ltd

Due to continued growth we have a new exciting opportunity available for a Livestock Operations Manager to join our client one of the largest beef farming operations in the UK based in Nantwich, Cheshire. Job Title: Livestock Operations Manager Location: Nantwich with travel to Garstang regularly Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE) + £5k KPI bonus + Company car Hours of Work: Monday to Friday - 8 30am to 5pm (flexibility required due to business needs/travel - 4 days at site/1 day home-based)The role: This is a hands-on role where you will be providing expert guidance and support to farm teams, ensuring the highest standards of calf health and welfare are met during transportation.Duties & Responsibilities:<ul><li>Booking in calves adhering to the calf forecast</li><li>Organise calf transport with external hauliers</li><li>Coordinate regional supply from collection centres</li><li>Maintain calf specification to meet company standards</li><li>Drive supplier performance through collaboration with genetic companies</li><li>Work with farm assurance teams to continue compliance</li><li>Track and report on financial metrics</li><li>Identify possible risks and efficiencies with procurement</li></ul> You will have experience ideally within a Livestock environment OR Agricultural background and be an excellent communicator who has the ability to take direction and challenge in a professional manner. You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages, including Word, Excel and Outlook. If you thrive on variety, enjoy building strong, ethical relationships with farmers, and are driven by improving livestock performance this is the perfect opportunity for you. This role requires a full UK driving licence. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?5%2fCr%2bwDfc%2bkphA0TMO39qTsZiWRUoi%2bUi" width="0" height="0" />

Livestock Operations Manager

Oklahoma State University

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OSU-Stillwater
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Contact Name &amp; Email</h4>

Justin Q. Moss, mossjq@okstate.edu
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Work Schedule</h4>

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
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Appointment Length</h4>

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
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Hiring Range</h4>

$38,040 - $51,568 Salary
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Special Instructions to Applicants</h4>

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
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About this Position</h4>

The Oklahoma State University Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture is seeking applicants for an OSU Student Farm Assistant Manager to assist with managing small university farm focused on vegetable production. The candidate will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day management of the OSU Student Farm vegetable production plots and land. Vegetable and fruit crop production, management, soil testing and interpretation, pest, insect, and disease scouting, fertilizer, chemical, and pesticide applications, tillage, cover crop management, starting and transplanting of crops, seeding of crops, irrigation, mulching, compost system management, and produce handling and safety. The candidate will along side of other the OSU Student Farm Managers and may assist with supervision of undergraduate student workers or interns. The position will report directly to the Department Head of the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:
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<li>Aiding in the management of vegetable and fruit crop production.</li>
<li>Conducting soil tests and interpreting results to guide cultivation practices.</li>
<li>Scouting for pests, insects, and diseases to maintain crop health.</li>
<li>Managing the application of fertilizers, chemicals, and pesticides, adhering to safety protocols to ensure the well-being of both the crops and workers.</li>
<li>Performing tillage, managing cover crops, and overseeing the seeding, starting, and transplanting of crops.</li>
<li>Overseeing setting up and maintaining irrigation systems.</li>
<li>Applying mulch and managing the compost system to enhance soil fertility.</li>
<li>Directs and provides training, education and guidance to maintenance staff and volunteers in the proper care and maintenance of the Student Farm.</li>
<li>Directs and provides training, education and guidance to maintenance staff and volunteers in techniques and methods for the pruning, care, and management of the Student Farm.</li>
<li>Provides for the evaluation and analysis of the student farm property and develops recommendations for modifications to improve the aesthetics of the property and best practices for economic efficiencies.</li>
<li>Develops recommendations for routine and preventive maintenance of associated disease, growth management, and grounds maintenance and challenges.</li>
<li>Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in the vegetable and produce production industry for application to the Student Farm.</li>
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About Us:

We believe in the value of hands-on education and the importance of a well-rounded student experience. We are committed to our students&rsquo; personal growth and career opportunities. Check out the many resources available to our undergraduate and graduate students. For more information, visit: https://agriculture.okstate.edu/departments-programs/hla/

There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our great benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html
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Required Qualifications</h4>
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Science, Farm Management, Soil Science or related field. 
(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)</li>
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Two or more years experience in vegetable crop production and management. The candidate must be able to work in a team environment.
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<li>Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Valid OK driver&rsquo;s license and Oklahoma pesticide applicator certification in category 1a and or 10 or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
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<li>Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Cool-season and warm-season vegetable crop production and management. Horticulture knowledge, written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, supervisory skills and the ability to lift 50 pounds
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</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Preferred Qualifications</h4>
<ul><li>Bachelor's in Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Science, Farm Management, Soil Science or related field</li>
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Five or more years of experience in vegetable crop production and management. The candidate must be able to work in a team environment.
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<li>Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Valid OK driver&rsquo;s license and Oklahoma pesticide applicator certification in category 1a and/or 10
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<li>Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Cool-season and warm-season vegetable crop production in the southern United States, food handling and safety, compost system management.</li></ul></div>

OSU Student Farm Assistant Manager

Juhayna Food Industries

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 Who we are
 
 
 
 For over three decades, Juhayna Food Industries has been a pioneer in Egypt&rsquo;s dairy and juice sector, producing, processing, and packaging milk, yoghurt, cooking products, juices, and concentrates. Since 1983, we have built trusted household brands, expanding our presence across Egypt and the Middle East through a commitment to high-quality, safe, and healthy products.
 
 
 Today, with four state-of-the-art plants, a vast distribution network reaching over 136,000 outlets, and a 5,000-feddan dairy farm housing over 7,000 milking cows, Juhayna continues to set benchmarks for premium Egyptian products. Our success stems from our people, who embody the values of
 
 Integrity, Achievement, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Ownership, and Positivity.
 
 
 
 
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 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 Oversee and Lead Maintenance engineering activities in the Farm which include preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance strategies that align with overall production goals, to minimize downtimes and maximize machines efficiency and productivity to achieve company goals and objectives.
 
 
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 What you will do in your role
 
 
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 Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance of all equipment and machinery.
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 Supervise the implementation of Maintenance strategies, processes, and procedures to ensure availability of machines and maximum performance also analyze data and initiatives recommended for improving equipment efficiency.
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 Manage daily meetings with documentation and appropriate reporting on equipment status and maintenance performance.
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 Participate in new business initiatives, projects, review and communicate the impact on Maintenance activities. Evaluate the feasibility and viability of each project, considering financial, logistical, strategic, and regulatory compliance aspects.
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 Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget (Opex) and forecast capital expenditure and ensuring alignment with overall farm financial goals.
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 Oversee the MRO budget to ensure cost-effective procurement of materials, tools, and services. This involves balancing quality with cost-efficiency while maintaining an adequate inventory level to prevent production interruptions.
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 Validate cost saving productivity programs thought optimizing OEE&rsquo;s waste and energy management.
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 Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse Maintenance team by providing training opportunities, performance feedback, and career development plans and foster an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and accountability among team.
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 Provide regular reports to upper management regarding maintenance performance and issues.
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 Collaborate with all related departments to ensure seamless operations across the farm and participate in cross-functional meetings to align maintenance activities
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 What you will bring to the role
 
 
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 From 10 to 12 solid experience in Maintenance Engineering.
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 At least 3-5 years in a supervisory or managerial role
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 Strong project management capabilities, ability to plan, execute, and oversee maintenance projects effectively within a manufacturing environment.
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 Excellent leadership abilities, with a focus on developing and managing high-performing maintenance teams.
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 Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose issues quickly and implement effective solutions
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Maintenance Manager - Farms

Western Elite Genetics Multiplication LLC

for hiring, staffing, discipline, and terminations of team members, including Animal Breeder positions. Position based in Crookston, Nebraska. Person in this position may be assigned to farm worksite locations in Ainsworth, Nebraska; and Columbus, Nebraska, as needed. Requires: High School diploma or GED. 30 months of experience in any sow farm position. Two years of experience in a swine production management position. Demonstrated understanding of swine care in all stages of production. Demonstrated experience leading teams at livestock farm sites. Demonstrated knowledge of animal welfare regulations and pork industry standards. To apply, mail rsums to Shari Johnson, Western Elite Genetics Multiplication LLC, 300 N. Main Street, Ainsworth, NE 69210 or email<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?00kgJ%2bE2%2byoeR34SxDnX95dE%2b8pdnDREd" width="0" height="0" />

Sow Farm Manager

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