The Role
Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily farm operations including planting, crop maintenance, harvesting, input and equipment management, worker supervision, recordkeeping, post-harvest handling, compliance with safety and environmental policies, and data collection to improve productivity.
Summary Generated by Built In
Role summary; The Farm Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and supervision of day-to-day farming operations to ensure efficient, productive and sustainable agricultural activities.
Key Responsibilities;
1. Assist in planning, coordinating, and supervising daily farm operations, including land preparation, planting, crop maintenance, and harvesting.
2. Monitor crop growth and field conditions, and report any pest, disease, or nutrient-related issues.
3. Support the implementation of good agricultural practices and ensure compliance with company production standards.
4. Supervise field workers and casual laborers to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
5. Maintain accurate records of farm activities, input usage, labor deployment, and production outputs.
6. Assist in managing agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, agrochemicals, and equipment.
7. Ensure proper handling, storage, and maintenance of farm machinery, tools, and equipment.
8. Participate in farmer engagement, training, and extension activities as required.
9. Assist with data collection and reporting for farm performance, productivity, and operational efficiency.
10. Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company policies on the farm.
11. Support post-harvest activities, including drying, storage, quality control, and inventory management.
12. Identify operational challenges and provide recommendations for improving farm productivity and efficiency.
13. Perform any other duties assigned by management to support the achievement of the company’s agricultural objectives.
Skills Required
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily farm operations (land preparation, planting, maintenance, harvesting).
- Monitor crop growth, field conditions, and report pest, disease, or nutrient issues.
- Implement good agricultural practices and ensure compliance with production standards.
- Supervise field workers and casual laborers, ensuring efficient and safe task completion.
- Maintain accurate records of farm activities, input usage, labor deployment, and production outputs.
- Manage agricultural inputs including seeds, fertilizers, agrochemicals, and equipment.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and maintenance of farm machinery, tools, and equipment.
- Support post-harvest activities: drying, storage, quality control, and inventory management.
- Participate in farmer engagement, training, and extension activities as required.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company policies on the farm.
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The Company
What We Do
Jobberman is Nigeria's leading career development and recruitment solutions company, focusing on connecting qualified job seekers with verified employers. Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the company operates as an online job marketplace and career portal. It provides comprehensive online career development support, training services, and personalized HR solutions designed to empower job seekers and assist employers in finding the right talent.
