On behalf of our client, we're seeking to recruit an experienced and
results-driven Farm Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end farm
operations, including production planning, workforce management,
resource utilization, quality control, and cost management. The role is
responsible for ensuring optimal productivity, operational efficiency,
compliance with agricultural standards, and profitability while leading
farm teams and implementing best practices in modern commercial
farming.
Responsibilities:
- ✓ Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily farm operations across crop
and/or livestock production.
- ✓ Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and
budgets.
- ✓ Manage farm labor, including recruitment, training, supervision,
and performance management.
- ✓ Ensure efficient utilization of inputs such as seeds, feeds,
fertilizers, chemicals, and equipment.
- ✓ Enforce biosecurity, health, safety, and environmental standards.
- ✓ Monitor crop and livestock performance, yields, and quality.
- ✓ Implement pest, disease, and risk management strategies.
- ✓ Oversee maintenance of farm machinery, equipment, and
infrastructure.
- ✓ Track production costs and implement cost control measures.
- ✓ Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and sustainability
standards.
- ✓ Prepare operational reports and provide data-driven
recommendations to management.
- ✓ Coordinate with suppliers, agronomists, veterinarians, and
marketing teams.
Requirements:
- ✓ Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Science,
Crop Science, or a related field.
- ✓ Minimum of 5 years’ experience in commercial farm
management or large-scale agricultural operations.
- ✓ Strong knowledge of modern farming practices, production
planning, and farm economics.
- ✓ Proven leadership and team management experience.
- ✓ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- ✓ Knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and biosecurity
standards.
- ✓ Proficiency in farm management systems and Microsoft Office.
- ✓ High integrity, accountability, and results-oriented mindset.
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