Farm Manager
We are searching for a manager with good business sense to join our team. The farm manager’s responsibilities include monitoring staff, crops, and livestock, purchasing supplies, preparing budgets and reports, and ensuring maximum profit. You should be able to maintain professional networks and keep abreast of developments in agricultural science.
To be successful as a farm manager, you be detail-oriented but also keep the bigger picture in mind. Outstanding candidates are keen problem solvers who are focused on efficiency and take a hands-on approach to management.
Responsibilities:
- Analyzing Existing Operations, Crops, Livestock, Staff, And Financial Documents And Recommending Improvements And 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 And Ensuring Seeds, Fertilizers, Pesticides, And Other Supplies Are Regularly Restocked.
- Scheduling Repairs, Maintenance, And Replacement Of Equipment And Machinery.
- 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 And Assisting With The Recruitment And Training Of New Staff Members.
Requirements:
- Experience In Agriculture, Animal Science, Or Equivalent And Additional Courses In Business Management Or Administration Are Recommended.
- Visiting The Different Divisions To Inspect Crops, Livestock, And Also Perform Tests On Soil And Water And Ensuring Seeds, Fertilizers, Pesticides, And Other Supplies Are Regularly Restocked.
- Excellent Problem-Solving, Analytical, And Critical Thinking Skills And The Ability To Make Decisions In Stressful Environments.
- Superb Communication And Interpersonal Skills.
- A Passion For Agriculture And Willingness To Work Overtime As Required.
