FARM EXECUTIVE

Food Forest Farm; Gua Musang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural enterprise in Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager for their Farm. This role requires a dedicated individual to oversee farm production strategy and operations, ensuring compliance and driving performance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or a related field, along with at least two years of farm management experience. Responsibilities include team management, strategy formulation, and cultivating innovative agricultural practices to maintain high quality standards. A passion for sustainable farming practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in farm management.
• Experience managing large-scale farms with mixed crops.
• Passion for organic farming and knowledge of industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead farm production and daily operations management.
• Formulate strategic plans and workforce allocations.
• Monitor and improve farm performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of Agriculture

Communication Skills

Team Management

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy/Agriculture/Science/Forestry

Job description

A LEADER OF INTEGRITY, INNOVATION & INSPIRATION

Reporting to the Farm Operations Manager, this leadership position provides an unparalleled opportunity for someone who is passionate about agriculture to develop the strategy and execute the delivery of a global excellent Farm Production and operations.

We are looking for a committed and dynamic individual of aligned values, stellar character, deep knowledge of agriculture and experienced skillsets in farm management and operations. Adopting a growth and adaptive mindset, the Assistant Food Forest Farm Operations Manager is a leader who walks the talk and drives the farm production to global performance, quality and standards.

Strategic and Operational Leadership

• Report to Management and Board of Directors of Food Forest Farm
• Stay calm under intense pressure and handle with care and safety the Business Continuity Plan, Crisis and Emergency Management as part of Business and Organisational Resilience post the Covid-19 Pandemic
• Formulate the Strategic Plan for the Farm and set up of metrics – financial and non-financial – for all necessary farm production and post-harvest capabilities
• Perform a Strategic Workforce Plan with Food Forest Farm’s Human Resource Function in structuring teams, identifying core competencies, and designing the workflows and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) that are necessary for high performance delivery
• Work Well with Data – Agriculture, Business Processes, Financial, People – as well as Intuition, to arrive at Interpretations and Insights
• Communications – Written and Verbal – timely, appropriate and sensitive, with all stakeholders
• Team Player – work well with an energising and respectful attitude with Board of Directors, management, peers and team members
• Compliance and Liaison with necessary government bodies, trade associations and third parties relating to agriculture, farm business, farm management and people matters
• Operational Management of farm production – day to day management of team supervisors and team members, and timely troubleshooting of exceptions
• Profitable Farm - Financial Planning & Control - Work with Finance Function to prepare and analyse annual plans, budgets, dashboards, progress and compliance reporting.
• Happy Farm – Work with Human Resource Function to conduct transparent and fair Performance Appraisals, track and train the Learning and Development of skillsets, monitor and motivate Performance accountability, support and sustain Wellbeing of Farm Production and Post-Harvest of all team members
• Ambassador of Food Forest Farm brand with an exemplary conduct and dignity for Farm Production and eco-systems

Farm Innovations

• Greenhouse Technology and Growing Infrastructure – have deep knowledge of science and technology of climate-controlled greenhouse farming in the temperate highlands of Malaysia
• Growing System – able to adopt and adapt the existing growing systems of Food Forest Farm and innovate new systems based on work with international and local Agronomists
• Crop Development – Work with Product Design Function to test and grow to specifications the necessary crop quality
• Farm Innovations - Harvest and Grading, Nutrition and Food Safety, Packing & Handling – Work with Agronomists and Human Resource Function to continuously learn and adapt latest agriculture and nutrition knowledge into training materials for farm production and post-harvest management and operations

Continually improve the following farm business processes and performance to integrate with Product Design, Agronomists, Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resource Functions in the following functions:

Farm Production

• Nursery Management
• Plant Care & Management
• Pest & Disease Management
• Harvest & Yield Management

Farm Site & Facilities Management

• Site Project and Contractor Management
• Greenhouse Farming Setup
• Farm Fertigations and Growing System Setup
• Mobility – Motor Vehicles, Inter-Facility, Intra-Facility

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy/Agriculture/Science/Forestry or equivalent.
• A minimum of two (2) years of working experience in the related field is required.
• Candidate must have at least 2 years' experience in managing or involved in the management of a large-scale farm with mixed-crops
• Passion, commitment and experience with safe (zero-pesticides commitment or organic) farming
• Strong knowledge and awareness of industry trends, technology, as well as developments
• Manage resources to achieve operation targets, quality, output and achieve desired results
• Must have knowledge in crop protection, biochemistry, cash-crop farm management