Potato Plantation/Farm Manager - Abeokuta, Ogun State
Job Summary
In an effort to expand our potato plantation, and for our future growth strategies and sustainability, Arvener Farms is seeking a Potato Plantation Farm Manager that is results-driven, self-starter, who is looking for opportunities to improvement, and have the ability to adapt to a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
- Minimum Qualification: Degree
- Experience Level: Entry level
- Experience Length: 4 years
Job Description/Requirements
.Reporting to the MD, Arvener Farms, the Potato Plantation/Farm Manager will oversee the farm entire operations from sprout development, vegetation growth, tuber initiation, tuber bulking, maturation, harvest and sales. This includes directing all daily operations, from: Planting, Growing, Harvesting and Storing. The Farm Manager's expertise will be utilized in order to attain the highest possible yields, quality, and profitability from farm operations.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities: Potato Plantation/Farm Manager
- Management of financial budgets, cost statements and profitability
- Analyze and interpret historical data to ensure practical and timely operational decisions are made
- Oversee a team to produce the highest quality raw product for long term storage
- Identify/implement crop management practices to enhance quality of production
- Evaluate current and new production practices
- Scale all operations of the business to ensure the proper utilization of capital/human resources
- Adapt and implement new Ag Technologies into the operation
- Oversee the successful completion of Annual Food Safety audits
- Provide long term strategy for growth of the operation
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications: Potato Plantation/Farm Manager
- 3-5 Years of Potato Plantation Experience
- University - Bachelor's Degree/3-4 Year Degree (Crop Science)
- Experience preparing and managing budgets
- People management experience
- Willingness to work flexible hours is required
Additional Requirements: Familiarity with…
- Irrigation – Drip and Sprinkler
- Land Development
- Sustainable fertility management
- Full understanding of agronomic factors utilized for a sustainable operation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with a strong focus on program improvement
- Negotiation and business skills including the ability deal with landowners and vendors
- Resident in Abeokuta
Compensation: Potato Plantation/Farm Manager
· Salary: Base + Bonus (yearly)
Arverner Farms is an equal opportunity employer.