Farm Manager for a Small Scale Farm
Job
Summary: We are looking to hire a knowledgeable, experienced, and
enthusiastic leader to head one of our farms.
As
the farm manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all
aspects of the farm (Dairy cattle and horticulture) and ensuring the workplace
safety of all employees.
Responsibilities
· Ensures
the safety and efficiency of farm operations and in consultation prioritize
tasks, assign duties and make decisions.
· Record
data and create reports on worker attendance, budgets, suppliers and animal
growth, mortality among others, and share the reports regularly with the
management. ∙
· Oversee
all farm machinery
· Ensure
that materials and supplies are replenished as and when required with strict
adherence to the companies reorder levels.
· Ensuring
workplace sanitation practices to prevent the spread of diseases. ∙
· Maintain knowledge of pests and diseases and understanding of how they spread and how to limit and or treat them.
· Undertake
performance appraisals for his/her direct reports.
· Ensure
the farm complies with county and national government regulation
Required
Qualification
· A
Certificate/Diploma in Animal Health Production, General agriculture or a
related field and/or extensive related experience.
· At
least 2 years’ experience as a small scale Farm Manager.
· Having
undertaken courses in Farm Management will be an added advantage.
· Self-motivated,
reliable, and able to work in a team environment.
· Effective
people management skills.
· Valid
Certificate of Good conduct.
How to
Apply
Interested
candidates should apply by e-mail together with a detailed C.V., a telephone
number and names of three referees to:
Email:
gkjeri@gmail.com .
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
