Job description
Agricultural Farm Manager
Roles and Responsibilities
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.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.
Farm Manager Requirements: Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or equivalent. Additional courses in Business Management or Administration are recommended.
Ensuring compliance with government. Regulations and health and safety standards. Keeping an up-to-date knowledge of pests and diseases.Ensuring that the farm is profitable and meets projected financial targets. Organising maintenance/repair of farm property, equipment and machinery. Advertising and marketing farm products or the work of the farmer.
Desired Candidate Profile
We are searching for a Farm Manager with good business sense to join our team. The Farm Managers responsibilities include monitoring staff, crops, and livestock, purchasing supplies, preparing budgets and reports, and ensuring maximum profit. You should be able to maintain professional networks and keep abreast of developments in agricultural science.
To be successful as a Farm Manager, you 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.
Agricultural managers or farm managers are responsible for the daily planning, organisation, supervision and administration of activities on farm estates.
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.
Perks and Benefits
- The work may be highly stressful due to factors beyond your control.
- Fluctuations in market prices can make long-term forecasting difficult.
- Although much of the work can be office based, many work activities will be outside and highly dependent on the weather.
- You should be prepared for an element of isolation, although we have a strong social life.
- Travel during the working day may occasionally be necessary.
Role: Head/VP/GM-Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Industry Type: Agriculture, Dairy
Functional Area: Top Management
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Role Category: Other
Education
UG :Any Graduate in Any Specialization