Farm Manager at Chayei Agro Managers

Chayei Agro Managers is an Agric management and consultancy company set to implement best agricultural practices to increase food security.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Farm Manager

Location: Aiyepe, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are searching for a 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.
• 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.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (Agronomy)
• At least 2 years experience in production of veggies (tomatoes, peppers, sweet corn, cucumber, cabbage) and groundnut
• 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.

Deadline: 17th October, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and CV to: chayeiagromanagers@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.