Assistant Manager: Northern Farms needed at McCain Foods

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• As part of the Agricultural team, she or he is responsible for overseeing all Northen Farms operation. In collaboration with the Farms Manager She/he is responsible to produce the commercial potato crops a competitive price the required volumes.
• This person must ensure that all farm management records are up to date and accurate and will be responsible for the training, recruitment and driving and maintain a safe working culture onsite.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise all farming operations.
• Provide development and leadership support to direct reports in order to achieve departmental and employee objectives.
• Ensure farm activities and personnel comply with safety regulation.
• Ensure operational costs are kept within budget for monthly until financial year end.
• Drive Operations to ensure yield and quality specifications are met
• Ensure that all pesticide, fertilizer, rainfall, irrigation and diesel usage records are recorded and reported.
• Ensure that all other farm related records are recorded accordingly

REQUIREMENTS:-

• At least  5 years farm management experience in  crop farming
• Valid Code EB Drivers license
• Preference will be given to those with potato and/or vegetable farming experience
• Suitable and farm machinery experience (maintenance and operational)
• Experience in regenerative agricultural practices
• Excellent people skills
• Candidate must be safety conscious and have good supervising skills and work well under pressure. .
• He or She must be able to execute jobs independent and have good communication skills
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Minimum requirement is 3-year Diploma/Degree in Agriculture