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| Posted 5 years ago |
About The Company
Flour Mills of Nigeria is a diversified Nigerian agribusiness company, it was founded in 1960 by George S. Coumantaros. FMN employs over 12,000 people.
We are searching for qualified persons to fill the position below:
Job Title: Assistant Farm Manager – Agri Palm
Location: Nigeria
Job Description
- Supervision of all Agricultural aspects on Estates (nurseries, land development, harvesting and maintenance activities)
- Work closely with other supervisors and department heads to maximize productivity and cost savings.
- Manage usage of fertilizer, chemical and fuel within budget, unless different arrangements have been implemented.
- Coordinate and manage transportation of plantation workers.
- Assisting Farm Manager, in preparing budget annual budget and estimates
- Scheduling and coordinate harvesting and maintenance plans / activities on Estates as per budget.
- Conduct daily field and nursery inspections with daily feedback to Farm Manager at end of business day or when required.
- Ensure all activities in Plantations are to highest possible standard for Oil Palm industry.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant company policies and promote responsible business operations.
- Build and maintain professional relationship with all contractors, suppliers, stake holders and host communities.
- Provide training to all plantation workers when required.
- Be creative to improve plantation practices, standard and productivity.
- Ensure proper management of infrastructure and machinery.
Qualifications
- First Degree in Agriculture or any other related field.
- Master’s degree or equivalent is an added advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ cognate experience in Oil Palm Plantation.
The Person:
- Must have a good general knowledge of modern Agricultural practices, chemicals and fertilizers.
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
- Must be result driven with a passion for success and the industry.
- Must have strong communication skills and the knowhow to earn respect from colleagues.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online