Team Leader - Dairy Cattle Feeding Operations

Apt Resources

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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on site Until 9/7/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 9, 2026 Last posted July 9, 2026
Job description

Apt Resources is seeking a Team Leader – Dairy Cattle Feeding Operations to oversee daily feeding activities, ensure optimal herd nutrition, and lead a team in maintaining the highest standards of animal care and farm productivity of our VIP client in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate the daily feeding operations for dairy cattle.
  • Ensure feed is prepared, mixed, and distributed according to established feeding programs and nutritional requirements.
  • Monitor feed quality, inventory, and storage to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
  • Lead, train, and motivate the feeding team to achieve operational excellence.
  • Ensure feeding schedules are followed accurately and consistently.
  • Monitor cattle health, feeding behavior, and body condition, reporting any concerns to farm management.
  • Coordinate with veterinarians, nutritionists, and other farm departments to support herd performance.
  • Maintain cleanliness and safety of feeding equipment, feed storage areas, and workstations.
  • Ensure compliance with farm biosecurity, animal welfare, and workplace health and safety standards.
  • Keep accurate records of feed usage, inventory, and daily operations.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in dairy farming, with hands-on experience in dairy cattle feeding operations.
  • Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role is highly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of dairy cattle nutrition, feed management, and feeding equipment.
  • Ability to lead and manage a multicultural workforce.
  • Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Physically fit and willing to work in a farm environment.
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of animal welfare and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Salary: AED 3,500 plus accommodation, and other benefits as per UAE labor law.

About this role

Summary

Lead dairy cattle feeding, supervise team, ensure animal health, manage operations.

Job title

Team Leader - Dairy Cattle Feeding Operations

Experience level

3-5 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

agriculture

Location requirements

Abu Dhabi, UAE; remote work not allowed.

Salary

$4k+

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

dairy farmingfeeding managementanimal welfareteam leadershipcommunication

Preferred skills

supervisory experiencemulticultural managementfeed equipment

Specializations

dairy cattlefeeding operationsnutritionanimal welfare
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

On-site City