Director of Farm Operations

Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or related field; postgraduate qualification is an advantage
12+ years’ experience in large-scale commercial agriculture, plantation management, or agribusiness operations at senior level
Proven leadership across thousands of hectares in mechanized farming environments
Strong experience in cassava cultivation and planning, yield management, and land development
Demonstrated Proft & Loss ownership and operational budget management
Experience managing large field teams, equipment fleets, and multi-site operations
Strong understanding of mechanization, irrigation (where applicable), and modern agronomic practices
Experience working in structured, performance-driven agricultural enterprises
Strategic thinker with strong operational execution capability
Data-driven decision maker with commercial mindset
Exceptional people leadership across technical and field teams
Ability to build systems, processes, and governance from the ground up

Responsibilities

Translate corporate vision and growth strategy into executable farm operations, land development, and expansion roadmaps.
Provide leadership for all large-scale, mechanized farm operations across multiple locations, with accountability for performance, scalability, and profitability.
Lead strategic planning for cultivation cycles, input strategy, harvest forecasting, and yield maximization across thousands of hectares.
Establish and institutionalize data-driven farm performance systems, dashboards, and reporting governance for executive decision-making.
Direct mechanization strategy, fleet optimization, asset lifecycle management, and capital equipment investments.
Champion best-in-class agronomic, environmental, and sustainability practices to maximize output per hectare.
Lead operational efficiency, cost control, and resource optimization initiatives at enterprise scale.
Institute governance structures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and operational controls required for multi-site farm scalability.
Drive modernization, innovation, and adoption of technology in farm management.
Facilitate decision-making on infrastructure development, land acquisition, and capital deployment.
Deliver sustained improvements in yield per hectare, cost per ton, and overall farm productivity metrics.
Develop leadership succession pipelines and long-term organizational capacity within farm operations.
Ensure year-round operational readiness and excellence across seasonal farming cycles.
Build and lead a high-performance leadership team comprising farm managers, supervisors, and functional leads.
Establish a performance culture driven by accountability, measurable KPIs, and continuous improvement.

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