A growing agricultural and poultry organisation in the UAE is looking for an experienced Farm Manager – Poultry to lead farm operations in Sharjah, improve production performance, and drive operational efficiency. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone with deep technical knowledge of layer farm management, flock performance, biosecurity, and large-scale farm operations. As Poultry Farm Manager, you’ll oversee daily farm operations to protect productivity and quality; manage the full life cycle of layer flocks, from pullet rearing through peak laying and extended production; put flock health, vaccination, biosecurity, and veterinary programs into practice; monitor nutrition, feed conversion, water use, and housing conditions; oversee egg collection, grading, storage, and hygiene; lead and develop farm personnel; manage budgets, procurement, equipment, and inventory; ensure compliance with food safety, animal welfare, environmental, and health and safety requirements; and track flock performance and mortality to find ways to improve profitability. The role calls for a degree in agriculture, poultry science, animal science, or a related discipline, and at least eight years of farm management experience, with substantial work in layer farm operations.
About the Farm — Layer Operations in Sharjah
Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Sector: Agricultural and poultry production
Operation: Layer flocks from pullet rearing through extended production
Priorities: Egg production, flock health, biosecurity, and welfare
Standards: Food safety, animal welfare, environmental, and health and safety compliance
Farm Manager – Poultry Role — Flock Performance & Farm Leadership
Department: Farm Operations
Primary Focus: Layer flock performance, biosecurity, egg quality, budgets
Scope: Full layer farm operations and workforce in Sharjah
Mission: Maximizing egg production with sustainable, efficient farming
Poultry Farm Manager Position Overview
The Poultry Farm Manager role is a senior operational position responsible for running a layer farm from one production cycle to the next. The work starts at the flock. You’ll manage each layer flock through its full life, from the careful rearing of young pullets through peak laying and into the extended production period, with the aim of maximizing egg output and keeping hens laying consistently for as long as possible. Flock health is central. You’ll put vaccination, biosecurity, disease prevention, and veterinary programs into practice, and you’ll coordinate closely with veterinary support when problems appear. Good husbandry depends on the details, so you’ll monitor feed consumption and conversion, water use, environmental conditions, and housing, adjusting management where the numbers point to a problem. Egg handling is part of the same chain. You’ll oversee collection, grading, handling, storage, and hygiene so that eggs reach the market in the condition customers expect. Leading the team matters just as much. You’ll plan workforce needs, train and supervise farm personnel, and manage performance so that each shift runs safely and productively. On the business side, you’ll manage farm budgets, operating costs, inventory, procurement, equipment maintenance, and the use of resources across the farm. Compliance with food safety, animal welfare, environmental, and health and safety requirements runs through all of it. Production data is your tool for improvement: you’ll track mortality, flock performance, and key operational indicators, identify where gains are possible, and drive the continuous improvement and sustainable practices that secure the farm’s long-term future.
As Poultry Farm Manager, you’ll build deeper expertise in layer flock management, poultry nutrition, egg production, and farm finance, while strengthening the leadership and analytical skills that senior farm roles demand. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree in agriculture, poultry science, animal science, farm management, agribusiness, or a related discipline, and brings at least eight years of experience in farm management or agricultural operations. Substantial hands-on experience in poultry farming and specialized layer operations is essential, along with a strong technical grasp of flock management, egg production, nutrition, biosecurity, disease prevention, and veterinary coordination. Proven experience in farm planning, workforce leadership, budgeting, cost control, and production performance is expected. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills will help you turn data into better results. For experienced poultry professionals in Sharjah and across the UAE, this role offers the chance to lead a layer operation and shape its productivity for years to come.
Why This Role Matters: As Poultry Farm Manager in Sharjah, you lead the flocks and the people behind a reliable egg supply, protect bird health through biosecurity and disease prevention, drive productivity and laying persistence, manage the budgets that keep the farm profitable, uphold welfare and food safety standards, and build a senior career in commercial poultry and layer farm management.
Key Responsibilities & Farm Duties
Flock Life Cycle Management
- Manage layer flocks from pullet rearing through peak laying
- Maximize egg production and laying persistence
- Plan the timing of flock transitions and extended production
- Monitor flock performance at each stage of the cycle
- Track mortality and act on unusual trends
- Review flock performance against production targets
Health, Biosecurity & Veterinary Programs
- Implement vaccination and flock health programs
- Enforce biosecurity protocols across the farm
- Lead disease prevention measures
- Coordinate with veterinary professionals on treatment
- Respond quickly to health concerns in the flock
- Maintain health and vaccination records
Nutrition, Feed & Environment
- Monitor poultry nutrition and feed consumption
- Track feed conversion and adjust feeding programs
- Monitor water usage across the farm
- Manage environmental conditions in housing
- Oversee housing management and maintenance
- Adjust management practices based on performance data
Egg Handling & Quality
- Oversee egg collection and handling
- Manage egg grading to quality standards
- Supervise egg storage conditions
- Maintain hygiene standards in egg handling areas
- Ensure egg quality meets market expectations
- Monitor egg quality trends over time
People & Farm Leadership
- Lead, develop, and supervise farm personnel
- Plan workforce needs across shifts
- Deliver training on animal care and farm practices
- Manage performance and address gaps
- Ensure safe working conditions for all staff
- Build a motivated and accountable farm team
Budgets, Operations & Compliance
- Manage farm budgets and operating costs
- Oversee inventory, procurement, and equipment maintenance
- Use resources efficiently across the farm
- Ensure compliance with food safety and animal welfare rules
- Meet environmental and health and safety requirements
- Drive continuous improvement and sustainable farming practices
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture or Poultry Science
- Degree in Animal Science, Farm Management, or Agribusiness
- Degree in a related discipline
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in farm management or agricultural operations
- Substantial hands-on poultry farming experience
- Specialized layer farm operations experience
- Proven experience in farm planning and operations
Technical Knowledge
- Layer flock management and egg production
- Poultry nutrition and feed management
- Biosecurity and disease prevention
- Veterinary coordination and flock health programs
Management & Analytical Skills
- Workforce leadership and training capability
- Budgeting and cost control
- Production performance management
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Career Development & Growth Opportunities
Professional Advancement
- Pathway toward Director of Farm Operations or Operations Director roles
- Opportunity to lead multiple farm sites
- Influence on sustainable farming strategy
- Growth within a growing agricultural organization
Learning & Development
- Advanced layer farm management expertise
- Leadership development through farm team management
- Experience in biosecurity and veterinary program management
- Exposure to farm finance and production economics
About the Organisation — Responsible Poultry Production in the UAE
The client is a growing organisation in the agricultural and poultry sector, operating in the UAE with a focus on layer farm production. Its operations depend on strong flock health, disciplined biosecurity, careful nutrition, and dependable egg quality. The business values sustainable farming practices, animal welfare, and long-term operational development, and it invests in the people who keep its farms productive.
Career Excellence in Poultry Management: Lead a layer farm in Sharjah, manage flocks through every stage of production, protect bird health through biosecurity and veterinary programs, drive egg quality and productivity, manage budgets and teams, and build a senior career in poultry and agricultural management in the UAE.
Who Should Apply?
- Layer Farm Managers: Seeking a senior operational role
- Poultry Production Supervisors: Ready to lead a farm
- Veterinary and Animal Health Professionals: With flock management experience
- Agricultural Graduates: With substantial poultry experience
- Feed and Nutrition Specialists: Moving into farm management
- Farm Operations Leaders: With a passion for livestock production
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