Extension Officer (Dairy)

Extension Officer (Dairy) – Cargills Dairies (Pvt) Limited

Job Overview

Cargills Dairies (Pvt) Limited, a subsidiary of Cargills Ceylon PLC and one of Sri Lanka’s leading dairy companies, is looking for a passionate Extension Officer (Dairy) to support dairy collection and chilling center operations. The role focuses on maintaining milk quality, building strong relationships with dairy farmers, ensuring efficient cold chain management, and contributing to the growth of Sri Lanka’s dairy industry.

Position Details

Job Title: Extension Officer (Dairy)
Company: Cargills Dairies (Pvt) Limited
Industry: Dairy / Agriculture / FMCG
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Agriculture, Dairy, FMCG, Operations, Private Jobs
Location: Sri Lanka

Company Overview

Cargills Ceylon PLC is one of Sri Lanka’s largest diversified conglomerates with over 180 years of heritage. Through businesses spanning Retail, FMCG, Agribusiness, Restaurants, Financial Services, Hospitality, Cinemas, and Real Estate, Cargills continues to create sustainable markets, empower local communities, and strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy. Cargills Dairies operates under well-known brands including Kotmale and Magic.

Job Summary

The Extension Officer (Dairy) will oversee daily milk collection and chilling center operations while maintaining the microbiological and compositional quality of milk. The position requires working closely with dairy farmers, transporters, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of dairy collection activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day dairy collection and chilling center operations.
• Increase milk collection volumes while minimizing operational losses.
• Conduct valuation and quality assessment of incoming milk according to company procedures.
• Maintain milk freshness and quality through effective cold chain management.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene, sanitation, and environmental sustainability.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with dairy farmers, suppliers, milk collectors, and transporters.
• Supervise milk reception, valuation, chilling, quality monitoring, and dispatch to factories.
• Monitor the condition of chilling center assets and coordinate timely repairs and maintenance.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives for transportation and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, licenses, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with public and private sector institutions to support uninterrupted operations.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Agriculture
  • Dairy Science
  • Or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in:
  • Milk collection
  • Chilling center operations
  • Dairy farming
  • Dairy processing
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid motorcycle riding license.
• Passion for contributing to Sri Lanka’s agricultural and dairy sector.
• Demonstrate Cargills core values:
  • Customer Centric
  • Accountable
  • Respect
  • Green
  • Innovative
  • Love
  • Lead & Serve the Nation

Required Skills

• Dairy Operations
• Milk Collection
• Dairy Farming
• Chilling Centre Operations
• Cold Chain Management
• Quality Assurance
• Milk Quality Assessment
• Agriculture
• Animal Husbandry
• Operations Management
• Asset Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Communication Skills
• Relationship Management
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Career opportunities with one of Sri Lanka’s largest diversified conglomerates.
• Professional development within the dairy and agribusiness sector.
• Opportunity to contribute to sustainable dairy development in Sri Lanka.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their updated CV to:

Email: hirunika.a@cargillsceylon.com

Important Notes

• Position: Extension Officer (Dairy)
• Company: Cargills Dairies (Pvt) Limited
• Minimum 1 year of relevant dairy industry experience is required.
• A valid motorcycle riding license is mandatory.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• By applying, candidates consent to Cargills Ceylon PLC processing their personal information for recruitment purposes.