Farm Supervisor

Job Description

Farm SupervisorReports to: Farmer/Farm ManagerPosition Description: The role of Farm Supervisor is to oversee and supervise farmoperations such as; livestock management, crop cultivation, fruit and vegetableproduction and other agricultural enterprises. The Farm Supervisor is responsible forsupervising farm hands; therefore leadership skills are highly beneficial.Main Duties and Tasks: Recruit, train and supervise farm workers coordinate and direct their activities Supervise a wide range of farm operations including cultivation, sowing, sprayingand harvesting Ensures deadlines are met for activities such as seeding and harvesting Confers with managers to coordinate activities with other farm units Monitoring staff rosters, hours, performance and resolving any grievances Organists transportation for livestock and crops Oversees the work of farming units and suggests improvements and changes Inspect farm buildings and equipment, ensuring routine maintenance is carried outand repairs are made when necessary Installation, maintenance and regular monitoring of irrigation system Ensure and enforce compliance with government regulations and health andsafety standards

Keyskills :
farm equipmentnutrient managementfarm managementprecision agricultureagricultural machineryanimal biotechnologywater reclamation