Job Vacancy For Farm Supervisor

Responsibilities:





• Inspect crop and field to determine maturity, yield, work requirements, such as cultivating, weeding, or harvesting;


• Direct and assist in repair and proper working of machines and equipment used in the farms;


• Help and supervise general farm worker’s day to day activities;


• Assess, suggest and help in the implementation of work procedures which are beneficial for the business;


• Oversee sorting & overall handling of produce to ensure highest possible quality of products;


• Ensure all health and safety procedures are being followed by all workers at all times;


• Supervise and co-ordinate work of other farm workers and labourers and oversee activities like crop maintenance & harvesting;


• Perform other duties as instructed by the management;


• Make work schedules and establish procedures, train employees on work site;


• Evaluate weather and soil conditions;


• Supervise and oversee growing crop-related operations;


• Ensure that the safety procedures are followed by all farm workers and by everyone attending the Farm worksite;


• Plans and supervises the planting, cultivating, harvesting and storing of field and garden crops on large and complex institutional farms;


• Create work schedules;


• Prepare schedule and establish safety procedures.





Qualification Required & Experience





Requirements:





• Diploma, HND in Agricultural engineering or Agriculture related field


• Ability to work long hours, early mornings and weekends if required;


• Ability to communicate in English;


• Minimum 1-year experience as a farm supervisor or training in agriculture is required;


• Ability to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions. Heavy lifting required.





Location: Accra