Farm Manager

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Industry: Consulting
Description: Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Summit Recruitment & Search Africa has been the leading African Recruitment and Search Agency, delivering world class Talent Sourcing, Executive Search, Recruitment and HR Solutions across the continent. Our expertise spans across all regions of Africa, including Northern Af… Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Summit Recruitment & Search Africa has been the leading African Recruitment and Search Agency, delivering world class Talent Sourcing, Executive Search, Recruitment and HR Solutions across the continent. Our expertise spans across all regions of Africa, including Northern Africa, Southern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, and Central Africa. We have clients ranging from Multi-nationals, Non-profit, SME’s and start up organisations wishing to attract and retain outstanding individuals across a variety of business sectors. , Because we are based in Africa, we have the local expertise and knowledge, assisted by our international portfolio of psychometric assessment tools, to ensure that the right individuals are sourced and become an asset to your organisation. View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Homa Bay County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Agricultural
Job Description

Job Title: Senior Farm Operations Manager

Location: Sindo, Homa Bay (Full-time, on-site)

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Farm Operations Manager to lead and expand our large-scale agricultural operations. The ideal candidate will combine deep agronomic expertise with strong leadership, operational planning, and stakeholder management skills to drive production targets, efficiency, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee all farm operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and operational KPIs are consistently achieved.
  • Manage the expansion of farm operations, including land development, infrastructure projects, labor planning, and operational readiness while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Supervise and develop field teams, setting performance targets, monitoring productivity, and conducting regular performance reviews.
  • Drive operational efficiency by identifying bottlenecks, implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs), analyzing performance data, and introducing process improvements.
  • Manage operational budgets, procurement, inventory, equipment maintenance, and logistics to ensure efficient use of resources and cost control.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with local communities, land partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Prepare and present accurate operational reports, providing performance insights, recommendations, and corrective actions to support business objectives.

Key Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Engineering, Farm Management, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing large-scale farm operations, plantations, agri-processing facilities, or similar agricultural environments.
  • Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading large multidisciplinary field teams, managing operational performance, and driving productivity improvements.
  • Operational Skills: Strong operational planning, budgeting, procurement, logistics, and resource management skills.
  • Analytical Abilities: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data-driven decision-making.
  • Location: Willingness to be based full-time in Sindo, Homa Bay.

If you are a motivated agricultural leader with a track record of delivering results in demanding environments, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team.

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