Reference Code: MAD/FARM/001 Department: Operations Reports to: ED, Operations Job Summary
Under the supervision of the ED, Operations, the Farm Managers will be in charge of the company’s farming activities and operations in certain locations.
This will involve managing farming operations team. He/She will also be responsible for ensuring all the farming operations run smoothly i.e. planting, cultivation, pest control, irrigation, harvesting etc, within budget and on time.
Part of their role is to also ensure that the best agronomy practices are adhered to all over the company farmland and farming activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Directly managing the farming operations department, they will be responsible for ensuring crops yield maximization.
This will involve enforcing best farming and agronomy practices on all the corporate farmland.
They will interface with the agronomists to ensure continuous knowledge and updates of farming best practices.
The provision of timely reports to the ED, Operations and also the executive management of the company, is a key part of this role.
Implementing, managing and monitoring effective farming operations. The Farm Manager will:
Directs and coordinates farming activities and operations including land clearing, land preparation, planting, harvesting, storage, application of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, fertilizer, irrigation and farming recordkeeping.
Supervision of all farming personnel
Records information, such as production, yields, farm management practices and prepares financial and operational reports.
Provides regular reports to ED, Operations and the executive management team.
Determines procedural changes in drying, grading and farm storage for greater efficiency and accuracy.
Develops quarterly operating budget and determines the appropriate capital investments/expenditures for farming operations
Report to the ED, Operations.
Education Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Competencies
A First degree in an Agricultural related degree (preferably Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics or Engineering).
5 years relevant work experience as a Farm Manager on a minimum farmland of 200 hectares.
Must be under 45 years old
Excellent knowledge of Farming Operations (Process and Procedures).
Excellent supervisory and management skills.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to build and manage tight schedules – resources, time and costs.
Must be delivery focused and able to motivate team to deliver.
Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to speak the Hausa language is an added advantage
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