Oil Palm Plantation Manager HND / BA / BSc Job
2024-07-19 10:22 Agriculture / Agro-Allied Edo 84 viewsJob Details
About the job
To oversee all aspects of agricultural operations, from planning planting schedules to managing crop health and coordinating harvesting. Lead a team, ensure safety compliance, manage budgets, and optimize productivity.
Responsibilities
Assuming leadership responsibility in ensuring infrastructure and supporting units are well equipped.
Working closely with other department heads of the company to facilitate cost effective operation.
Providing leadership and strategic guidance to all Agriculture aspects (R&D, Development, Harvesting, Maintenance).
Involved in the planning and execution of the company’s expansion plan.
Oversees the daily operations of the estate – be responsible for the human capital development, asset utilization and preservation and operational performance.
Inspecting the plantations and prepare submission written report after each visit detailing the state and conditions of all aspects of the estate together with necessary recommendation.
Provide recommendations on all agricultural aspects of the development and operation of the estates conformance to best developed practices.
Ensure all plantations are within the framework of Environment policies and responsibilities
Planning and managing estate budget to ensure operating expenses and profitability are maximized.
Build relationship with key stakeholders and also local government and community around the estate.
Qualifications
Proven working Experience of at least 10 years in managing Palm oil plantations.
Degree in Agriculture/Forestry/Science & Technology or any related field.
Solid Technical Background with understanding in a Palm Oil Mill.
Strong experience in managing plantations in various location
Proven track-record in managing multiple estates
Interpersonal, Strong Leadership, Problem-Solving and Time Management Skills
Basic Agronomic Knowledge and Farming Practices
Ability to work and live in the remote areas of the farm