Farm Manager

Responsibilities

Management of the farm including all staff and operations

Leadership and direction in all processes and documentation

Develop and implement crop planning and scheduling of supply budgets

Analyse and report on post-harvest financial parameters established

Report grower production data for reconciliation purposes

Ensure compliance to farm safety operating procedures of staff for all equipment and machinery on site

Develop and train the team of staff

Manage plant and equipment, building assets and maintenance schedules

Ensure all Farm technical specifications are implemented, managed, recorded, monitored, and audited.

Key Skills

Health and Safety awareness and experience in the implementation

Experience in managing and working within a set budget

A good understanding of numerical or financial information

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent planning, organising, supervision and admin skills

Qualifications

Degree or Diploma in an agricultural-related discipline

At least five years’ experience working within the Avocado industry

Must have had firsthand experience in crop husbandry