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FARM MANAGER
Ad Astra Trinidad Limited
- Kingston and St. Andrew
- Not disclosed
- Contract
- Updated 02/12/2024
JOB PURPOSE Under the Supervision of the Operations Manager, the Farm Manager is responsible for coordinating and implementing the farm operations effectively and efficiently meet the short- and long-term production activities related to the production of crops and livestock on the estate
KEY RESPONSIBLE AREAS
Management/Administrative Responsibilities
- Manages and coordinates farm operations
- Organizes and supervise worker activities
- Recommends the procurement of equipment, materials and supplies and other related items
- Maintain appropriate computerized records
- Provide support for animal and crop production
- Prepares and submits weekly/monthly reports
- Prepares and submits fortnightly payroll for workers
- Assist with the preparation and implementation of the farm management work plan
- Manages and coordinates the operations of the farm storage facilities
- Liaise with key professionals e.g. vet, livestock officer, agricultural input rep, MOAFM and RADA personnel and contractors to ensure smooth operation of the farm
- Ensure farm products are prepared for MOP consumption or sale in line with MOP policy regarding, quality, quantity and timeliness of delivery
- Provide support with the preparation of estate budget
- Market products are prepared in accordance with the marketing policies/guidelines
- Provide support to Operations Manager by developing, reviewing and managing repairs and maintenance schedule for all farm vehicles, machinery and farm infrastructure
Maintenance of seedling nursery and greenhouse/protective shelter
Livestock feeding and nutrition
Forage management
Abattoir maintenance
Technical/Professional Responsibilities
- Ensure coordination of the farm operations to support MOP objectives for the Mt. Tabor Estate
- Collects and submits data
- Participate in the recruitment of staff when requested
- Supervise day-to-day activity, organise rosters and schedule tasks/activities that need to be undertaken for farm workers
- Provide training/coaching to staff to enable them to competently carry out tasks required of them on farm
- Conduct an annual review of on-farm staff performance
- Ensure that health and safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to
- Review, implement and improve health and safety policies and procedures
- Ensure new staff is inducted and aware of company policies and are given role clarity.
- Ensure statutory deductions for staff are adhered to
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
- Animals and forages stored and disposed of according to guidelines
- Monthly reports prepared within specified time frame
- Projects implemented and monitored within specified time frame
- Vehicles, machinery and equipment maintained and operational according to set standards
- Work plans and budgets prepared and submitted within established time frame
- Reports are prepared and submitted within specified time frame
- Livestock maintained according to set standards
- Farm (Livestock and crop) buildings maintained according to standards
- Staff needs are clearly identified and addressed
- Staff performance meets or exceeds set targets
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Problem solving and innovative
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Good interpersonal and people management skills
- Excellent/Good communication skills
- Strong customer relations skills
- Good problem solving and conflict management skills
Technical:
- Good knowledge of Animal Husbandry
- Good knowledge of Animal Health and Welfare
- Good knowledge of Biosecurity and Biosafety
- Good knowledge of Livestock production systems
- Sound knowledge of pasture and fodder management
- Knowledge of Good Agricultural practices
- Sound knowledge of Animal nutrition
- Sound knowledge of protected agriculture (nursery, shade-house/greenhouse)
- Sound knowledge of Pesticide Management
- Sound knowledge of modern farm management
- Sound knowledge of short and long term crop agronomy
- Good knowledge Irrigation, Soil and Water Management
- Safe equipment operation and safety rules associated with agricultural production
- Good Business & Inventory Management skills
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates Degree in General Agriculture inclusive of Agronomy and Animal Science
- Three years on-farm or research station management experience
SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB
- Most work performed outdoors; regular exposure to livestock, dirt, dust, noise, adverse weather conditions, chemical and mechanical hazards when operating farm tools/equipment.
- Should own or operate a reliable transport
Ref: FARM MANAGER
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