General Manager at Agbeyewa Farms

We are looking out to hire a reliable and well-experienced General Manager to join our capable team of professionals. To be successful in this role, you should have a good background and experience in monitoring and evaluating the overall business performance, staff, assets, purchasing supplies, budget preparation, and reports, and ensuring maximum profit while maintaining professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agriculture both locally and on the global scene.

Job Description

• Manage the overall business activity and promote the sales of all farm produce and products.    
• Analyze existing operations and processes and recommend improvements as appropriate    
• Prepare plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensure staff understands expectations.    
• Visit the different divisions to inspect and ensure staff follow the required standards and regulations.    
• Manage the supply of raw materials to include agrochemicals, seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies that are regularly restocked based on request at every point in time.    
• Ensure maintenance schedules are followed by all technicians and staff of the farm for all machines, tools, and equipment.    
• Manage staff compliance and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.    
• Support all recruitment efforts to ensure the best hands are on every job function as related to the farm activities.    
• Recommend and facilitate training for farm staff as required.    
• Work with relevant authorities to ensure compliance and relevant certifications are awarded to facilitate the best standard of operations.    
• Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.    
• Build professional networks and keep abreast of developments in agricultural science.    
• Scan through the farm environment to ensure the Farm's Corporate Social Responsibilities are carried out and follow the needs of the immediate environment.    
• Develop various Infrastructures and champion land acquisition for the growth and expansion of the farm.    
• Business Development strategies, markets, product innovation, and various ways and methods to maximize profit for the farm while ensuring sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, or any other related discipline.    
• A master’s degree will be an added advantage.    
• Minimum of 10 years experience managing a large-scale agribusiness.    
• Extensive experience in farm management or other agricultural practices.    
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.    
• Extensive knowledge of environmental biodiversity.    
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Strong understanding of KPIs and how to achieve them.   
• Ability to make brilliant decisions and manage multiple teams.    
• Ability to run the operational structure of an agribusiness.  
• Knowledge of industry regulations and standards.