Director of Farm Operations at Agbeyewa Farms

Agbeyewa Farms is a world-class agribusiness with farm operations in Ekiti State, Nigeria. We have foresight for expansion into Africa whilst we create decent jobs and economic opportunities for local communities and become a force to reckon with in the agribusiness on a global scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Farm Operations

Location: Ekiti

Job Description

• We are seeking a Director of Farm Operations with responsibility for the end-to-end operational performance of Agbeyewa Farms.  
• This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership across land preparation, planting, crop management, harvesting, storage, and logistics—ensuring yield optimization, cost efficiency, quality control, and sustainable farming practices at scale.
• The role requires high level accountability for translating corporate vision into world-class farm execution across multiple locations.
• The role bridges strategy and execution, translating production targets into disciplined farm operations while building strong field teams, systems, and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate corporate vision and growth strategy into executable farm operations, land development, and expansion roadmaps.
• Provide leadership for all large-scale, mechanized farm operations across multiple locations, with accountability for performance, scalability, and profitability.
• Lead strategic planning for cultivation cycles, input strategy, harvest forecasting, and yield maximization across thousands of hectares.
• Establish and institutionalize data-driven farm performance systems, dashboards, and reporting governance for executive decision-making.
• Direct mechanization strategy, fleet optimization, asset lifecycle management, and capital equipment investments.
• Champion best-in-class agronomic, environmental, and sustainability practices to maximize output per hectare.
• Lead operational efficiency, cost control, and resource optimization initiatives at enterprise scale.
• Institute governance structures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and operational controls required for multi-site farm scalability.
• Drive modernization, innovation, and adoption of technology in farm management.
• Facilitate decision-making on infrastructure development, land acquisition, and capital deployment.
• Deliver sustained improvements in yield per hectare, cost per ton, and overall farm productivity metrics.
• Develop leadership succession pipelines and long-term organizational capacity within farm operations.
• Ensure year-round operational readiness and excellence across seasonal farming cycles.
• Build and lead a high-performance leadership team comprising farm managers, supervisors, and functional leads.
• Establish a performance culture driven by accountability, measurable KPIs, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or related field; postgraduate qualification is an advantage  
• 12+ years’ experience in large-scale commercial agriculture, plantation management, or agribusiness operations at senior level
• Proven leadership across thousands of hectares in mechanized farming environments
• Strong experience in cassava cultivation and planning, yield management, and land development
• Demonstrated Proft & Loss ownership and operational budget management
• Experience managing large field teams, equipment fleets, and multi-site operations
• Strong understanding of mechanization, irrigation (where applicable), and modern agronomic practices
• Experience working in structured, performance-driven agricultural enterprises
• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution capability
• Data-driven decision maker with commercial mindset
• Exceptional people leadership across technical and field teams
• Ability to build systems, processes, and governance from the ground up.

Additional Information

• Competitive Compensation.   
• 5-day workweek.   
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).   
• Wellness Programs   
• Employee Training Programs   
• Growth and Development   
• Mentoring and Counseling.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.