General Manager Job at Agbeyewa Farms

Agbeyewa Farms is a world-class agribusiness with farm operations in Ekiti State, Nigeria. We have foresight for expansion into Africa whilst we create decent jobs and economic opportunities for local communities and become a force to reckon with in the agribusiness on a global scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: General Manager

Job Location: Ekiti
Schedule: Full-Time

Job Description

• Manage the overall business activity and promote the sales of all farm produce and products.    
• Analyze existing operations and processes and recommend improvements as appropriate    
• Prepare plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensure staff understands expectations.    
• Visit the different divisions to inspect and ensure staff follow the required standards and regulations.    
• Manage the supply of raw materials to include agrochemicals, seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies that are regularly restocked based on request at every point in time.    
• Ensure maintenance schedules are followed by all technicians and staff of the farm for all machines, tools, and equipment.    
• Manage staff compliance and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Support all recruitment efforts to ensure the best hands are on every job function as related to the farm activities.    
• Recommend and facilitate training for farm staff as required.    
• Work with relevant authorities to ensure compliance and relevant certifications are awarded to facilitate the best standard of operations.    
• Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.    
• Build professional networks and keep abreast of developments in agricultural science.    
• Scan through the farm environment to ensure the Farm's Corporate Social Responsibilities are carried out and follow the needs of the immediate environment.    
• Develop various Infrastructures and champion land acquisition for the growth and expansion of the farm.    
• Business Development strategies, markets, product innovation, and various ways and methods to maximize profit for the farm while ensuring sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or any other related discipline. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.    
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing a large-scale agribusiness.    
• Extensive experience in farm management or other agricultural practices.    
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Strong understanding of KPIs and how to achieve them.   
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.    
• Extensive knowledge of environmental biodiversity.    
• Ability to make brilliant decisions and manage multiple teams.    
• Ability to run the operational structure of an agribusiness.  
• Knowledge of industry regulations and standards.

Remuneration

• Competitive Compensation.   
• 5 - day workweek.   
• Flextime.   
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).   
• Wellness Programs   
• Employee Training Programs   
• Growth and Development   
• Mentoring and Counseling