Jobs at Open Access Consulting Ltd

Job Summary

• The Palm Oil Plantation Manager will oversee the end-to-end operations of a large-scale palm oil plantation and processing business with operational sites across states.
• The role requires a highly experienced agricultural operations professional with strong expertise in palm plantation management, palm fruit sourcing, production coordination, staff supervision, and administration.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring operational efficiency across plantation sites, processing locations, and supply chains while maintaining high-quality production standards and effective workforce management.
• The role will be primarily based in Ibadan with periodic travel to operational locations including Ondo State and other sourcing areas.

Key Responsibilities
Palm Plantation Management:

• Oversee daily operations of the palm oil plantation and ensure maximum productivity.
• Supervise cultivation, harvesting, maintenance, and general plantation activities.
• Ensure effective utilization and maintenance of farm equipment and machinery.
• Implement best agricultural practices for sustainable plantation
• Coordinate sourcing and procurement of palm fruits across various states.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, local farmers, and transporters.
• Ensure steady supply of quality palm fruits to processing sites.
• Monitor logistics and transportation of produce between farms and processing locations.
• Supervise palm oil processing activities in Ondo State and other processing sites.
• Ensure efficient management of the production process from raw material intake to finished products.
• Maintain product quality standards and operational efficiency.
• Monitor production output, wastage control, and operational costs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Farm Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in palm oil plantation and processing operations.
• Proven experience managing large agricultural estates or plantations.

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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.

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Description

• We are looking for smart, driven NYSC Corps Members in Lagos to join our team and work on innovative agricultural projects and farmer support initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Support farmer engagement and advisory services
• Assist in agricultural project coordination
• Contribute to research and field operations

Requirements

• A Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Science, Agricultural Economics, or related fields
• Corpers currently in camp or preparing for the next batch.