Farm Supervisor (Organic Farm)
Job Title: Farm Supervisor
Department: Organic Vegetable and Fruits Farm
Location: Zamar Springs Gardens Machakos, Kenya
Reports To: Assistant Manager
Job Summary:
The Farm Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily farm operations, ensuring sustainable and efficient agricultural practices. This role involves supervising farm workers, managing crop and maintaining farm equipment, and ensuring compliance with organic farming standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all activities related to variety of organic vegetables and fruits cultivation, harvesting, and storage.
- Implement and maintain organic farming best practices.
- Supervise and coordinate farm labor, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
- Monitor soil health, irrigation, and pest control using organic methods.
- Maintain farm records, including planting schedules, harvest yields, and input usage.
- Ensure farm equipment and tools are well-maintained and operational.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve farm productivity and sustainability.
- Collaborate with the administration on budgeting and procurement of farm supplies.
- Train farm staff on organic farming techniques and safety protocols.
- Ensure compliance with local agricultural regulations and organic certification standards.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Certificate/Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in farm management, preferably in organic farming.
- Knowledge of organic farming techniques and sustainable agriculture.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to operate and maintain farm machinery.
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Basic computer skills for record-keeping and reporting.
Job Category: Operational
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Machakos