Farm Manager at Newrest Nigeria EPZE

Newrest Nigeria EPZE is a specialist in out-of-home food service, it is the only major Catering company active in all Catering and related Hospitality segments: Airline Catering, Buy-on-Board, Duty-free on Board, Contract Catering, Remote Site and Support Services, Rail Catering, Airport and Motorway Retail Concession. With an employee base of over 29,500 employees world-wide in 57 countries, Newrest offers career opportunities within a Group that is constantly looking for new talents for our numerous subsidiaries spread out on five continents. Join Newrest to participate in an exciting entrepreneurial adventure offering unique career opportunities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Farm Manager

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment type: Part-time
Category: Operational Management

Mission

• Plan and coordinate farm operations, including planting, harvesting, and livestock care.
• Develop and implement farming plans, schedules, and budgets to optimize productivity and profitability.
• Monitor crop yields, livestock health, and environmental conditions to identify issues and implement corrective measures.
• Analyzing existing operations, crops, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.
• Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.
• Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops, livestock, and also perform tests on soil and water.
• Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked.
• Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
• Manage inventory levels of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other farm inputs.
• Monitor and control expenses to stay within budgetary limits.
• Implement sustainable farming practices to conserve resources and minimize environmental impact.
• Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, and grain.
• 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 budgets and financial reports.
• Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience (Senior level)
• Additional courses in business management or administration are recommended.
• Extensive experience in a farming-related field.
• Management experience would be a plus.
• A passion for agriculture.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills:

• Attention to Details
• Problem Solving
• Communication

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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