Senior Farm Manager

Silver Edge Arabia

Ha'il

On-site

SAR 406,224 - 486,576

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully provided housing

Company vehicle for work and personal use

31 days annual leave

Comprehensive medical insurance

One annual return flight to home country

Job summary

Silver Edge Arabia is seeking a Senior Farm Manager to lead a 560-hectare agricultural unit in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia. This role is crucial for managing our high-output operation producing premium carrots and lettuce, with an annual production value of SAR 20 million.

The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, oversee a specialized team, and ensure the quality of crops while maintaining strict safety standards. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including fully provided housing and health insurance.

Qualifications

Minimum 7 years of experience in managing agriculture or horticulture operations.
Minimum 3 years of specific experience within the Food Industry.
Proven track record in high-volume production (40k+ tons per annum).

Responsibilities

Manage the agricultural unit's operations with a budget of SAR 10 million.
Direct a specialized team ensuring training compliance.
Oversee farm machinery lifecycle and resource management.
Ensure quality standards from cultivation to harvest.
Enforce health and safety compliance for a zero-harm environment.

Skills

Leadership in agriculture operations

Operational management

Supply chain management

Team motivation

Education

Bachelors Degree in Business Management

Professional Certification in Agriculture or Horticulture Business Management

Job description

Senior Farm Manager – Large-Scale Open Field Operations

Location: Hail & Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia

Salary: 40,000 SAR per month + Executive Benefits

We are seeking a high-performance Senior Farm Manager to lead our 560-hectare agricultural unit in Al Kharj. This is a critical leadership role managing a high-output operation producing 50,000 tons of premium Carrots and Lettuce annually.

The successful candidate will oversee an annual production value of SAR 20 million (approx 4m GBP), ensuring that our 15-person specialized team operates with maximum efficiency and technical precision.

Core Purpose of the Job

To drive the success of our farming unit through rigorous supervision, technical guidance, and strategic operational management. You will be responsible for achieving high yields and cost-effectiveness while maintaining a safe, world-class farming environment.

Areas of Responsibility

Operational Excellence: Align field initiatives with farming strategies to manage an SAR 10 million (approx 2m GBP) operating budget (Labor & Overhead) and SAR 8 million in annual input costs.
Team Leadership: Direct and motivate a specialized team, including supervisors for Irrigation, Workshop, Crops, and Stores, ensuring 100% training compliance and performance.
Resource Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of farm machinery and tools across two functional areas: the Farm and the Workshop.
Supply Chain & Quality: Manage relationships with approximately 10 key suppliers and ensure all crops meet stringent quality standards from cultivation through to harvest.
Safety & Compliance: Enforce SOPs and health and safety standards to ensure a zero-harm working environment.

Candidate Requirements

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Business Management.
Professional Certification in Agriculture or Horticulture Business Management.

Professional Experience:

Minimum 7 years of experience in managing agriculture or horticulture operations within a medium-sized organization.
Minimum 3 years of specific experience within the Food Industry, with a deep understanding of commercial supply chains.
Proven track record in managing high-volume production (ideally 40k+ tons per annum).

Package & Benefits