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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