Assistant Manager - Corporate Farming

• Search and identify potential locations for corporate farming that align with companys agricultural objectives and leaseing greemnt Secure proper arrangement and handling of fertilizer and pesticide at store- to prevent losses from theft or damage
• Ensuring productivity while maintaining quality parmeters and budgets
• Budget Tracking - Log all expenses regularly
• This includes costs for inputs, equipment maintenance, labor, utilities, and any other expenditures related to farm operations
• Organize and Maintain Machinery of farm operations
• Develop a comprehensive inventory/record of all farm machinery
• Ensure that the farm machinery operators are properly trained to handle the equipment safely and efficiently
• Create comprehensive training materials that cover all the necessary aspects of farm activities
• Prioritize safety training to ensure that all farm workers are aware of potential hazards and know how to use safety equipment properly
• Ensure supervisors on the importance of accurate record-keeping and data analysis for better decision-making
• Conduct team-building activities to foster a positive and cohesive work environment on the farm
• Follow best practices for harvesting, handling, and packaging produce to minimize the risk of contamination
• Identify the critical metrics that measure productivity in G0-G1 production & Improve Productivity/Benchmarking in G0-G1 production with major competitors New variety exposure, positioning and evaluation trials Preperation of Farm activity bills and tracking for payment

Functional Competencies / Skills critical for the job

1. work well as part of a team
2. Ability to prioritize effectively 3. Communication Skills and network technologies to interact with growers, customers or other key groups 4.Ability to work well under pressure, plan and organise workloads to meet deadlines 5. Good understanding of Agronomy related scientific method 6. Strong reasoning and logical decision making skills 7. Strong project management skills