Herd Manager at Power International Holding

, , Qatar -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dairy herd management, Animal health, Breeding, Milk production systems, Herd management software, Data analysis, Performance monitoring, Leadership, Team management, Problem-solving, Decision-making, SAP, Livestock handling, Biosecurity protocols, Genetics

Industry

Holding Companies

Description

Job Summary The Herd Manager is responsible for managing the overall health, productivity, and welfare of the dairy herd. This role oversees all aspects of herd management including breeding, calving, milking, animal health programs, and record-keeping. The Herd Manager works closely with veterinarians, nutritionists, and farm managers to ensure optimal herd performance, high milk yield, and adherence to Baladna’s animal welfare, biosecurity, and quality standards. Job Responsibilities 1 Oversee day-to-day herd operations, including feeding schedules, milking routines, breeding, and calving. Monitor herd health and coordinate veterinary care, vaccinations, and disease prevention programs. Implement breeding programs to optimize herd genetics, fertility rates, and calving intervals. Supervise and train staff handling livestock to ensure animal welfare and safety standards are met. Maintain accurate and up-to-date herd records, including milk yield, health treatments, breeding, and production performance. Coordinate with nutritionists and feed teams to ensure balanced diets that maximize milk production and herd health. Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards, biosecurity protocols, and farm regulations. Analyze herd performance data and implement strategies to improve productivity and efficiency. Manage herd inventory and support the replacement and culling strategy. Prepare reports and provide management with insights on herd health, performance trends, and improvement opportunities. Job Responsibilities 2 Additional Responsibilities 3 Job Knowledge & Skills Strong knowledge of dairy herd management, animal health, breeding, and milk production systems. Familiarity with herd management software, data analysis, and performance monitoring tools. Strong leadership and team management skills with experience in supervising livestock staff. Problem-solving and decision-making skills with a focus on productivity and animal welfare. ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role Job Experience Minimum 8 years working experience, 5 years in a relevant supervisory position, 2 years GCC experience is a plus Competencies AgilityAnimal Breeding & Genetics L4Livestock Health & Welfare L4Feeding & Nutrition Management L4Dairy Herd Management L4Dairy Farm Operations L4Build High-Performing TeamsLeadershipProvide DirectionQualityResilienceEducation Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary or Dairy ScienceProfessional Qualification in Agricultural Engineering or any related field

Responsibilities

The Herd Manager oversees the daily operations of the dairy herd, including health, breeding, milking, and nutrition programs. They are responsible for ensuring high milk yield, maintaining animal welfare standards, and managing staff to achieve optimal farm performance.