Farm Manager at a Relatively Young Agricultural Business Outfit

Our Company is a relatively young Agricultural Business outfit desirous of taking on board highly qualified, motivated, strong, dynamic, upward-looking and experienced individuals for the position below:

Job Title: Farm Manager

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• We are searching for a Farm Manager with good business sense to join our team.
• The Farm Manager’s responsibilities include monitoring staff, crops, and livestock, purchasing supplies, preparing budgets and reports, and ensuring maximum profit.
• He should be able to maintain professional networks and keep abreast of developments in agricultural science.
• To be successful as a Farm Manager, you would be detail-oriented but also keep the bigger picture in mind.
• Outstanding candidates are keen problem solvers who are focused on efficiency and take a hands-on approach to management.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing existing operations, crops, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.
• Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understand 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.
• Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, and grain.
• Ensuring all staff adhere 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

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or equivalent.
• Additional courses in Business Management or Administration is 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.
• The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply to:
The Advertiser,
P.M.B 80161, Victoria Island,
Lagos State.