Agricultural Farm & Crop Cycle Manager

About the role

The Agricultural Farm Manager will lead large‑scale export crop operations, ensuring the production of high‑quality fresh produce that meets global standards. This senior position oversees the entire crop cycle from planning through post‑harvest logistics, driving efficiency and compliance across multiple sites.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual crop cultivation plans, planting calendars, rotation and harvesting schedules.
• Supervise precision drip irrigation, borehole pumps and fertigation programs based on soil and foliar analysis.
• Design and manage Integrated Pest Management programs while ensuring compliance with Maximum Residue Limits.
• Enforce GlobalG.A.P., BRC, GRASP and SMETA certifications and maintain full batch traceability.
• Oversee maintenance and safe operation of farm machinery, reservoirs, shade nets and cold stores.
• Prepare and control annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets, monitor cost per hectare and fertilizer efficiency.
• Plan, recruit and train seasonal and permanent workforce, ensuring occupational health and safety.
• Manage rapid field‑to‑packinghouse logistics to preserve cold chain and product shelf‑life.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences; Master’s in Agribusiness or Plant Protection is a plus.
• 10+ years of hands‑on commercial farm management experience with export‑grade fruits, vegetables or citrus.
• Proven track record of achieving GlobalG.A.P., BRC, Organic and ISO 22000 certifications.
• Strong leadership of large, multidisciplinary teams and external service providers.
• Proficiency with farm management software, agricultural ERP modules and advanced Excel for budgeting and yield analysis.

Required skills

• Advanced drip irrigation and automated fertigation systems.
• Greenhouse and open‑field agronomy, crop pathology and climate‑adaptive cultivation.
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques.
• Farm management software (FMS) and agricultural ERP platforms.
• Microsoft Excel for crop budgeting and yield analysis.
• Precision agriculture technologies.