Farm Supervisor

Confidential Company; Al Khobar, Dammam; On-site; SAR 66,960 - 133,920; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company seeks an experienced Farm Supervisor to oversee a diversified commercial operation including date palm cultivation, greenhouse production, and goat farming. The role requires hands-on leadership to maximize yield, ensure animal welfare, and uphold health, safety and quality standards on a large GCC property.

You will supervise planting, irrigation, fertilization, pruning, pest control, harvest, and logistics; manage staff, budgets, records, and compliance; and collaborate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Animal Science, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience supervising large-scale commercial farms.
• Proven experience supervising date palm plantations, greenhouse operations, and goat farming.
• Experience supervising multicultural farm labor teams.
• Hands-on experience with modern irrigation systems, fertigation systems, greenhouse technology, and agricultural machinery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee date palm cultivation activities from planting to harvest.
• Supervise greenhouse operations including climate control and fertigation.
• Manage goat breeding, nutrition, vaccination, and welfare programs.
• Plan schedules, train staff, and monitor performance.
• Maintain records, budgets, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Coordinate procurement of inputs and equipment and optimize productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Planning

Problem solving

Communication

Irrigation systems

Pest and disease control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture

Tools

Farm management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Farm supervisor to oversee the daily operations of a diversified commercial farm specializing in date palm cultivation, greenhouse production, and goat farming. The ideal candidate will have proven hands‑on experience managing date plantations, greenhouse operations, and goat production while ensuring high productivity, efficient resource utilization, animal welfare, and compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Date Palm Farm Supervision

• Supervise all date palm cultivation activities including planting, irrigation, fertilization, pruning, pollination, thinning, pest and disease control, and harvesting.
• Monitor tree health and ensure best agricultural practices are followed to maximize yield and fruit quality.
• Oversee irrigation schedules and fertilizer application programs.
• Coordinate seasonal harvesting, grading, storage, and transportation of dates.
• Ensure farm equipment is properly maintained and efficiently used.

Greenhouse Supervision

• Supervise daily greenhouse operations including crop planning, planting, irrigation, fertigation, climate control, and harvesting.
• Monitor greenhouse environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, ventilation, and lighting.
• Ensure integrated pest and disease management practices are implemented.
• Oversee efficient water and fertilizer use while maintaining crop quality and yield.
• Ensure greenhouse structures, irrigation systems, and environmental control equipment are properly maintained.
• Coordinate crop rotations and production schedules based on market demand.

Goat Farm Supervision

• Supervise the breeding, feeding, health, and welfare of goats.
• Oversee nutrition and feeding programs to optimize productivity.
• Coordinate vaccination, deworming, disease prevention, and veterinary care.
• Monitor breeding performance, kidding schedules, and herd records.
• Ensure proper housing, sanitation, and biosecurity practices are maintained.

Farm Operations

• Supervise, train, and motivate farm workers and assign daily tasks.
• Prepare work schedules and monitor employee performance.
• Maintain accurate farm records including crop production, livestock, inventory, equipment maintenance, and operational costs.
• Assist in preparing operational budgets and monitoring expenses.
• Ensure compliance with local agricultural regulations, environmental standards, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate procurement of farm inputs, equipment, feed, fertilizers, seeds, and other supplies.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and farm profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Animal Science, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in commercial farm supervision.
• Proven experience supervising date palm plantations, greenhouse operations, and goat farming operations.
• Experience supervising multicultural farm labor teams.
• Hands‑on experience with modern irrigation systems, fertigation systems, greenhouse technology, and agricultural machinery.

Skills

• Strong leadership, team supervision, and organizational skills.
• Excellent planning, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Knowledge of integrated pest and disease control for date palms, greenhouse crops, and livestock.
• Strong understanding of irrigation, fertigation, greenhouse climate control, and sustainable farming practices.
• Knowledge of goat husbandry, breeding, nutrition, and animal health.
• Ability to prepare reports, production plans, and inventory records.
• Good communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and farm management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on large‑scale commercial farms in the GCC or Middle East.
• Knowledge of export‑quality date production and greenhouse crop standards.
• Valid driving license.
• Ability to reside on‑site if required.