• Application Deadline:
• Position: Oil Palm Plantation Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 10 years


• Location Edo


• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  

Responsibilities

• Assuming leadership responsibility in ensuring infrastructure and supporting units are well equipped.


• Working closely with other department heads of the company to facilitate cost effective operation.


• Providing leadership and strategic guidance to all Agriculture aspects (R&D, Development, Harvesting, Maintenance).


• Actively involved in the business’ ground operations.


• Involved in the planning and execution of the company’s expansion plan.


• Oversees the daily operations of the estate – be responsible for the human capital development, asset utilization and preservation and operational performance.


• Inspecting the plantations and prepare submission written report after each visit detailing the state and conditions of all aspects of the estate together with necessary recommendation.


• Provide recommendations on all agricultural aspects of the development and operation of the estates conformance to best-developed practices.


• Ensure all plantations are within the framework of Environment policies and responsibilities.


• Ensure all work operations in safe and responsible manner


• Planning and managing estate budgets to ensure operating expenses and profitability are maximized.


• Build relationships with key stakeholders and also local government and community around the estate.

Qualifications / Experience

• Degree in Agriculture / Forestry / Science & Technology or any related field.
  
  Proven working Experience of at least 10 years in managing Palm oil plantations.


• Solid Technical Background with an understanding in a Palm Oil Mill.


• Strong experience in managing plantations in various locations


• Proven track-record in managing multiple estates


• Interpersonal, Strong Leadership, Problem-Solving and Time Management Skills


• Basic Agronomic Knowledge and Farming Practices


• Ability to work and live in the remote areas of the farm