The role of Farm Supervisor is to oversee and supervise farm operations such as; livestock management, crop cultivation, fruit and vegetable production and other agricultural enterprises. The Farm Supervisor is responsible for supervising farm hands; therefore, leadership skills are highly beneficial.

Main Duties and Tasks:

1.     Recruit, train and supervise farm workers – coordinate and direct their activities

2.     Supervise a wide range of farm operations including cultivation, sowing, spraying and harvesting

3.     Ensures deadlines are met for activities such as seeding and harvesting

4.     Confers with managers to coordinate activities with other farm units

5.     Monitoring staff rosters, hours, performance and resolving any grievances

6.     Organizes transportation for livestock and crops

7.     Oversees the work of farming units and suggests improvements and changes

8.     Inspect farm buildings and equipment, ensuring routine maintenance is carried out and repairs are made when necessary

9.     Installation, maintenance and regular monitoring of irrigation system

10.  Ensure and enforce compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards

Qualifications and Requirements:

1.     Certificate in General Agriculture/Veterinary Science

2.     Experience working as farm supervisor and added advantage

3.     Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others, including those from diverse cultural backgrounds

4.     Physical fitness and high energy a plus

5.     Willingness to accept any other reasonable duties, as allocated

6.     Willingness to work and stay at the farm

Skills:

1. Ability to maintain farm financial records and farm equipment inventory
2. Close attention to detail
3. Ability to respond quickly to instruction as well as anticipate coworkers’ needs
4. Empathetic, supportive, and professional approach to clients