Agric Supervisor at an Agribusiness Enterprise - Mactay Consulting

Mactay Consulting - Our client has the largest agribusiness enterprise in Ondo State extensive oil plantations spread across three local government areas in the South of Ondo State, Nigeria.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Agric Supervisor

Location: Okitipupa, Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with administrators and research project leaders on work plans and programs.
• Make recommendations for improvements, land preparation, fertilizing, planting crops, cultivation, and harvesting of experimental feed plots.
• Inspect nurseries and other units; confer with and advise project leaders on problems; requisitions equipment and materials; approves work schedules.
• Supervise all operations of one of the larger and more complex institutional farms.
• Make reports on time, equipment, materials, and production; keep records and prepare estimates of needs.
• Execute the assignment of duties such as the planting, cultivation, water management, and harvesting of crops to ensure productivity goals are met.
• Train workers in planting, harvesting, pest control, insect and disease identification, and the use of safety measures.
• Communicate effectively to farm manager on a daily basis.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment efficiency and its operation.
• Ensure all farm equipment is working safely & properly.
• Observes workers to spot inefficient and unsafe work procedures and initiates corrective action if necessary.
• Write disciplinary warnings for non-performing employees as necessary.
• Maintain employees informed of rules & regulations and enforce them.
• Help and supervise general daily rated workers’ day-to-day activities.
• Assess, suggest and help in the implementation of work procedures which are beneficial for the business.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
• 2 - 4 years of related experience in the field.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Organizational, time management and multitasking Skills.
• Appreciable knowledge of the harvesting circle and other plantation tasks and must be able to organize workforce.
• Extensive responsible experience in general farm work involving farm planning, methods, and production.
• Ability to work long hours, early mornings and weekends if required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience in supervisory farm work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Application Closing Date
20th October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online