Commercial Farm Manager KHK Management Consultants

We are looking for a manager with a very good business sense and experience to join our team. The farm manager’s responsibilities include monitoring staff, Poultry Layers (Currently the main business), 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.

The Commercial Farm manager is expected to have a detail-oriented Scenario of the entire farm and its outlets but also keep the bigger picture in mind. Furthermore you are required to be a keen problem solver who is focused on efficiency and take a hands-on approach to management.

Farm Manager Responsibilities:

• Analyzing existing operations, crops, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.
•  Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations in line with the vision of the Shareholders.
• Visiting the different divisions to inspect Poultry Layers (Which is the main business at the moment), crops, livestock, and also perform tests on soil and water.
• 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.
• Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
• Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.

Farm Manager Requirements:

• Masters of Business Administration from a Reputable Institution
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in running a successful Commercial Farm Management (Not Less than 5 Years Experience).
• A passion for agriculture.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.