Farm Manager at NewRest Group

Mission

• Plan and coordinate farm operations, including planting, harvesting, and livestock care.
• Develop and implement farming plans, schedules, and budgets to optimize productivity and profitability.
• Monitor crop yields, livestock health, and environmental conditions to identify issues and implement corrective measures.
• 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.
• Manage inventory levels of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other farm inputs.
• Monitor and control expenses to stay within budgetary limits.
• Implement sustainable farming practices to conserve resources and minimize environmental impact.
• 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

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience (Senior level)
• Additional courses in business management or administration are 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.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills:

• Attention to Details
• Problem Solving
• Communication