Farm Manager at Open Access Consulting

Job Summary

• A Farm Manager to oversee and coordinate its integrated farm operations.
• The ideal candidate must possess a minimum of 10 years’ hands-on experience in large-scale farming with proven expertise in cow, goat, and ram rearing as well as practical knowledge of palm oil plantation management.
• The role is highly strategic and requires a strong leader capable of managing people, resources, and stakeholders while driving operational efficiency and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for livestock and plantation operations.
• Oversee the management of cows, goats, and rams, including feeding, breeding, health, and productivity.
• Coordinate palm plantation activities to ensure optimal productivity and sustainable operations.
• Manage farm personnel, operational resources, budgets, and performance standards.
• Liaise with the CEO, regulatory bodies, consultants, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Drive operational efficiency, profitability, compliance, and continuous improvement across all farm locations.
• Prepare operational and performance reports for executive management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture, Animal Science, Agronomy, Veterinary Science, Farm Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in large-scale livestock and agricultural operations.
• Strong strategic planning, leadership, stakeholder management, and business management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multi-site farm operations effectively.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Candidate must reside in Lagos and be willing to travel occasionally to farm locations.