Chicken Production Manager Job Keep IT Cool

Job Title: Chicken Production Manager

Date Posted: 17/07/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Employer: Keep IT Cool

Industry: Production

Salary: Open

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 31/07/2026

Summary:

Production Jobs, Keep IT Cool Jobs. Looking for a production job in Kenya? Keep IT Cool is hiring a Chicken Production Manager skilled in poultry farm management, biosecurity protocols, and production yield optimization.

Responsibilities

Production Planning & Operations:

• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production plans aligned with commercial demand.
• Manage the entire poultry processing operation from bird reception to finished product.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining quality standards.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, and production resources efficiently.
• Monitor throughput, yields, and operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvements that increase efficiency and reduce production costs.

Abattoir Management

• Oversee humane handling and slaughter processes.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare legislation and industry best practices.
• Maintain smooth workflow across slaughter, evisceration, chilling, grading, and packaging.
• Monitor processing yields and identify opportunities to reduce losses.
• Ensure equipment is operated safely and efficiently.

Producer Coordination

• Align production schedules with farmer mobilisation plans.
• Forecast live bird requirements.
• Communicate production demand to extension teams.
• Monitor flock readiness and harvesting schedules.
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans.

Food Safety & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations.
• Support Quality Assurance Associates during inspections and audits.
• Ensure full product traceability throughout production.
• Investigate quality deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain excellent hygiene and sanitation standards.

Operational Excellence

• Improve production efficiency and labour productivity.
• Reduce waste and maximise carcass yield.
• Monitor downtime and equipment utilisation.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop SOPs and operational controls.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote occupational health and safety standards.
• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Investigate production incidents and implement preventive actions.
• Maintain production documentation and audit readiness.

**Requirements**

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Food Science, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field.
• Additional qualifications in Operations Management or Food Processing will be an added advantage.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in poultry processing or meat production.
• Minimum two(2) years managing a commercial poultry abattoir.
• Proven experience leading production teams.
• Strong understanding of poultry processing systems.
• Experience implementing HACCP and food safety systems.

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