FARM MANAGER<\/p>\n
STRUCTURE:<\/p>\n
Job Title: Farm Manager<\/p>\n
Department: Plantation<\/p>\n
Position Reports to Field Manager<\/p>\n
Position Responsible for: Agronomists<\/p>\n
Overall Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Reporting to the Field Manager, the farm manager is responsible for effective planning, control, and monitoring of tea plantation activities in order to achieve desired green leaf quality and maximum productivity at minimum cost.<\/p>\n
Objectives:<\/p>\n
Quality service to farmers and other stakeholders.
\nSecuring an adequate number of pluckers and their management to achieve the right productivity level and quality of green leaf.
\nImproved yield\/production per unit area\/bush.
\nConsistent supply of acceptable quality green leaf to the processing unit through proper management of entire green leaf logistic.
\nTimely delivery of plucked green leaf to the factory.
\nEffective mobilization and utilization of resources.
\nFarm manager Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Deliver the business targets aligned to the KPIs \u2013 Volume, cost, and quality.
\nIncrease yield per unit of hectare in assigned tea plantations at minimum cost.
\nDeliver green leaf of acceptable quality.
\nEnsure effective crop husbandry in the farm in order to maximize yield per unit area\/bush.
\nLiaise with research institutions on experiments and trials of crops in the farm.
\nEnsure control and monitoring of green leaf logistics processes are running smoothly.
\nEnsure compliance to the relevant statutory, legal, and other requirements as may be required.
\nMaintain accurate records, preparing, and presenting reports as required.
\nEnsure effective and efficient utilization of farm inputs.
\nPrepare seedlings (tea and trees)\/planting materials for the farm in a timely manner.
\nInspect the access roads within the farm and ensuring timely repairs are carried out.
\nRecruit, instruct and supervise farmworkers.
\nTrain and develop agronomists and other plantation workers on tea harvesting and other agronomic practices.
\nSupervise, appraise staff and identify their development and training needs on a regular basis and coordinate the trainings while ensuring achievement of set targets.
\nCommunicate all company policies and procedures to the field (farmers and staff) and manage any arising industrial relations.
\nParticipate in farmers\u2019 monthly and quarterly review meetings.
\nPrepare budgets and control farm costs.
\nSupport implementation of certification programs e.g. Rainforest alliance, Food safety, etc.
\nEnsure health and safety for all employees at all times.
\nPerforming any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
\nKey Qualifications:<\/p>\n
Sound tea farming knowledge ideally with a bachelor\u2019s degree in Agriculture or an equivalent agricultural-related field.
\nAt least five (5) years of proven working experience in a similar role, 3 of which should be in tea field management.
\nSmallholder experience shall be an added advantage.
\nStrong practical understanding of new planting, tea agronomy, and production logistics.
\nAbility to work in rural settings and communicate effectively across cultural divides.
\nAbility to develop, retain, and manage an effective team.
\nAbility to multitask and work with minimal supervision.
\nMust be computer literate.
\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills with good proficiency in spoken and written Kinyarwanda and English.
\nHow to apply:<\/p>\n
Interested candidates should send their application file (CV, Academic certificate, and cover letter All in one document) by using the” Apply ” button found on this link (https:\/\/www.jobinrwanda.com\/job\/farm-manager) not later than 9th May 2022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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