Farm Manager at Attuh Farms Nigeria Limited

Attuh Farms Nigeria Limited is an indigenous agricultural company devoted to using organic farm practices to provide premium quality produce and services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Farm Manager

Location: Kwale, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are searching for a Farm Manager with good business sense to join our team. The Farm Manager’s responsibilities include monitoring of staff, crops, preparing of reports, and ensuring maximum profit.
• You should be able to maintain professional networks and keep abreast of developments in organic agricultural science.
• To be successful as a Farm Manager, you must be detail-oriented with vast knowledge in Organic farming, report writing, research and methodology.
• Outstanding candidates are keen problem solvers who are focused on efficiency and take a hands-on approach to management.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing existing operations, staff, and production documents and recommending improvements.
• Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.
• Visiting the different divisions of the farm.
• Perform tests on soil and water.
• Assesses crop production of the farm
• Evaluates and improves seed quality
• Carries out laboratory tests of soil, seed, and crop samples
• Performs quality control for seed caliber and soil standards
• Keeps records of research, testing, and results
• Prepares analysis and data presentation
• Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked and fully utilised according to standards.
• Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery on the farm.
• Monitor the products produced on the farm with detailed report from the farm supervisor and store officer.
• Ensuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulations.
• Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.
• Collaborating with senior staff to prepare planting plan, project plan, budgets and financial reports.
• Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Science or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years work experience.
• Additional courses in Business Management or Administration are recommended.
• Extensive experience in an Organic farming-related field.
• Management experience would be a plus.
• A passion for Organic Agriculture.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and Detailed Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.