GENERAL MANAGER-VACANCY AT AGBEYAWA FARMS

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall business activity and promote the sales of all farm produce and product.
• Analyze existing operations and processes and recommending 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 keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.
• Scan through the farm environment to ensure the Farm 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, and product innovation and various ways and methods to maximize profit for the farm while ensuring sustainability.

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, or any other related discipline.
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing a large-scale business. Experience in agribusiness is a plus.
• 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.
• Ability to make brilliant decisions and manage multiple teams.
• Ability to work with a global team

Location: Ekiti, Nigeria.

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