Farm Manager oversees the daily operations of a farm, ensuring efficient production and management of crops, livestock, or other agricultural products. They are responsible for planning, organizing, and managing farm activities, including budgeting, staff supervision, and equipment maintenance. Here's a more detailed breakdown of their responsibilities:Core Responsibilities:
- Planning and Organization: Develops and implements farm plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Staff Management: Supervises, trains, and manages farm employees, ensuring they are performing their duties effectively.
- Production Management: Oversees crop or livestock production, ensuring quality and adherence to standards.
- Financial Management: Manages farm finances, including budgeting, purchasing supplies, and tracking expenses.
- Equipment Maintenance: Ensures farm equipment is properly maintained and repaired.
- Compliance: Ensures farm operations comply with relevant regulations and safety standards.
- Marketing: May be involved in marketing farm products to customers.
- Record Keeping: Maintains accurate records of farm operations, finances, and inventory.
Specific Tasks:
- Supervising farmhands and other workers: This includes assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing guidance.
- Managing animal health and welfare: This may involve monitoring for signs of illness, administering medications, and ensuring proper nutrition.
- Overseeing crop production: This includes planting, cultivating, harvesting, and storage of crops.
- Maintaining farm infrastructure: This includes buildings, fences, irrigation systems, and other farm structures.
- Purchasing supplies and equipment: This includes seeds, fertilizers, feed, machinery, and other necessary items.
- Marketing and selling farm products: This may involve direct sales to consumers, wholesale distribution, or other marketing strategies.
- Developing and implementing safety procedures: This includes ensuring a safe working environment for all farm employees.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Agricultural Knowledge: Strong understanding of farming practices, crop management, and animal husbandry.
- Management Skills: Ability to plan, organize, and manage farm operations effectively.
- Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate and supervise farm employees.
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with employees, suppliers, and customers.
- Financial Acumen: Ability to manage farm finances and make informed financial decisions.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and solve problems that may arise on the farm.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions.
In essence, a Farm Manager is a multifaceted role requiring a broad range of skills and a strong understanding of agricultural practices to ensure the efficient and profitable operation of a farm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Php15,000.00 - Php20,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Pay raise
- Transportation service provided
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Davao City 8000 P11: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)
Experience:
- farm Management: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person