Mechanization Manager at Pandagric Novum Limited

Pandagric Novum Limited was incorporated in 2006 under the name Novum Agric Industries. The business commenced operations in 2010, with the manufacture and distribution of commercial poultry feed, and in 2018, through a consortium of international and local investors, commenced its expansion and backward integration, which involves the expansion of its manufacturing activities, warehousing capacity and commercial farming activities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanization Manager

Reference Number: Panda/Farm/2022/00001
Location: Panda, Nasarawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Farm Support Manager
Supervises (Direct/ Indirect): NIL

Job Objective

• To oversee all installation, repair and upkeep operations of the company's facilities and machineries in line with PNL’ overall farming(s) standards.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation.
• Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues.
• Check mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems of all machines to ensure functionality.
• Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities in all machines.
• Allocate workload and supervise upkeep staff (custodians, janitors etc.).
• Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary.
• Fasten attachments, such as graders, ploughs, and rollers, to tractor with hatch pins in order to carry out assigned work tasks.
• Ensure tractors is kept clean, tidy and in good working condition when not in use.
• Participate in training, workshops and staff meetings related to farm operations during work hours.
• Provide weekly reports of work activities to the Manager.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Key Performance Indicators

• Minimum of 90% achievement of all assigned targets within allotted time.
• 95% minimum functionality of tractor.

Qualifications and Experience

• B.Engr or B.Agric (Engr.) Certificate or Certificate in Technical Education.
• 1 - 8 years cognate experience.

Working knowledge, skills and competencies and attributes:

• Excellent use of a tractor.
• Average written and oral communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Time management skills
• Excellent safe y skills
• Good technical skills
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Have a workable knowledge of John Deere and Valtra Tractors as well as Equalizer Planters.
• Know how to operate and set Combines and Self-propelled Sprayers.
• Know how to set and operate Greenstar and Trimble AMS systems.
• Be able to calibrate all Sprayers, Spreaders, Planters and Combine headers.

Application Closing Date
27th December, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter as a single document, addressing the position requirements and reference number to: recruitment@pandagricnovum.com using the Job Title and Reference Number as the subject of the mail.

Note: All applications must include the position title and Reference Number in the subject line.