Senior Farm Manager

Silver Edge Arabia; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 406,000 - 487,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully provided housing

Company vehicle provided for work and/

One annual return flight to home

Job summary

Silver Edge Arabia drives a 560-hectare open-field operation in Al Kharj, producing about 50,000 tons of premium carrots and lettuce annually. The Senior Farm Manager leads a 15-person team, delivering high yields with cost efficiency, strict safety, and quality standards.

The role reports to the Head of Farming and requires a proven track record in large-scale farming, food industry experience, and strategic operations management. Salary is 40,000 SAR per month with executive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: manage SAR 10 million operating budget and SAR 8 million input costs.
• Team Leadership: direct supervisors for Irrigation, Workshop, Crops, and Stores with training compliance.
• Resource Management: oversee farm machinery and tools for Farm and Workshop.
• Supply Chain & Quality: manage ~10 suppliers and ensure crop quality from cultivation to harvest.
• Safety & Compliance: enforce SOPs and health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Supply chain management

Farm operations oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Professional Certification in Agriculture or Horticulture Business Management

Job description

Senior Farm Manager – Large-Scale Open Field Operations

Reporting to:Head of Farming

Salary: 40,000 SAR per month + Executive Benefits

We are seeking a high-performance SeniorFarm Manager to lead inour 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).
• Salary: 40,000 SAR per month (approx 8k pm GBP)(Tax-Free).
• Accommodation: Fully provided housing.
• Transportation: Company vehicle provided for work and personal use.
• Travel: One annual return flight to your home country.