Farm Manager at Matrix Fertilizer Limited (MFL) - Matrix Energy Group

Matrix Fertilizer Limited (MFL), established in 2018 by Matrix Energy Group, is committed to enhancing food security and creating employment opportunities in Nigeria. Situated strategically along the Kaduna-Zaria Road at Dumbin Dutse, MFL stands as Nigeria's leading fertilizer blending plant. Our impressive NPK blending capacity of 550,000 MT annually ensures we produce top-quality fertilizers at competitive prices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Farm Manager

Job Opening ID: MEL1169
Location: Zaria, Kaduna
Job type: Full-time
Industry: Agriculture

Role Overview

• We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Farm Manager to oversee and optimize operations on its 150-hectare farmland.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for improving crop yields, implementing best agronomic practices, and ensuring efficient use of resources.
• This role is performance-focused and requires a manager with proven experience in large-scale crop production.

Key Responsibilities

• Increase crop yield by a minimum of 25–35% above the normal yield standard within the first two farming seasons across rice, maize, and soybean production.
• Develop and execute annual crop production plans with clearly defined targets for yield per hectare and cost efficiency.
• Achieve optimal input utilization, reducing fertilizer and seed wastage by at least 15% per season through proper planning and application.
• Ensure timely farm operations, with land preparation, planting, and harvesting completed within 95% of scheduled timelines.
• Maintain accurate farm records, including input usage, labor costs, yield data, and production expenses, with 100% monthly reporting compliance.
• Supervise and manage farm labor, achieving 90% workforce productivity efficiency through task allocation and performance monitoring.
• Implement pest, disease, and weed control programs to limit crop losses to less than 5% per season.
• Ensure equipment uptime, maintaining farm machinery availability at 95% operational readiness during peak periods.
• Coordinate and establish demo plots across Matrix sales regional hubs to create visibility for our fertilizer and other agricultural inputs.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards, achieving zero major safety violations annually.
• Prepare post-harvest reports, including yield analysis and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Track farm inputs, outputs, and operational costs, and prepare regular performance reports.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience managing medium to large-scale crop farms (100 hectares and above).
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in improving farm productivity and yield performance.
• Strong knowledge of rice, maize, and soybean cultivation practices.
• Ability to plan, budget, and manage farm inputs efficiently.
• Proficient in farm record-keeping, reporting, and basic farm management software/tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to live on or regularly commute to the farm location.
• Knowledge of Agrochemical use is an advantage

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health insurance and other benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.