Farm Manager

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Farm Manager

Colombo , Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

 

Looking for a Farm Manager.Farm managers supervise staff, monitor crops and animals, and handle various administrative tasks. They prepare budgets, purchase supplies, maintain relationships with vendors and clients, and ensure maximum profitability.

 

Visa Application Requirements:

  •  Passport Validity (1 year).
  •  Updated CV.
  •  Passport Size photo (4 Copies).
  •  Police Clearance Certificate.
  •  Age Up to 45 years.
  •  Good Physical and health, endurance, dexterity.
  •  Experience in physical work.

 

 Processing Time:

  • Work permit processing time is 4-6 weeks.

 

Responsibilities:

  1. Analyzing existing operations, crops, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements.
  2. Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff understands expectations.
  3. Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops, livestock, and also perform tests on soil and water.
  4. Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked.
  5. Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery.
  6. Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, and grain.
  7. Ensuring all staff adheres to health and safety regulations.
  8. Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members.
  9. Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports.
  10. Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science.

 

Requirements and skills:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, or equivalent.
  2. Additional courses in business management or administration are recommended.
  3. Extensive experience in a farming-related field.
  4. Management experience would be a plus.
  5. A passion for agriculture.
  6. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
  7. The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
  8. Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
  9. Willingness to work overtime as required.

 

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