Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate daily operations to ensure efficiency in land management, planting, cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.
- Implement best agricultural practices, including planting, pruning, fertilizing, and pest management.
- Manage farm operations from planting to harvesting, ensuring optimal yields and quality.
- Oversee the management of the oil palm plantation, including land preparation, planting, and maintenance to optimize land use and maximize yields.
- Develop and implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to control pests and diseases.
- Report on daily programs, weekly output, and monthly performance in line with company requirements.
- Manage the farm division’s budget, ensuring financial targets are met and resources are allocated effectively.
- Monitor and control costs, identifying areas for cost reduction and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
- Manage the irrigation system to ensure adequate water supply while implementing water conservation measures to minimize waste.
- Ensure compliance with quality control measures and food safety standards.
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Implement measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and environmental damage, fostering a culture of safety, health, and environmental responsibility.
- Ensure compliance with sustainability standards by implementing sustainable agricultural practices, including conservation, biodiversity, and soil management.
- Lead and manage a team of farm managers, supervisors, and labourers by providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities.
- Foster a culture of safety, quality, and productivity within the team.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field.
- Minimum of 5–8 years experience in oil palm plantation management.
- Strong knowledge of oil palm agronomy and plantation operations.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Good analytical and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.