Quality Section Head – Agriculture

About the role

Linah Farms is seeking a senior professional to lead its Quality Control and Assurance teams across date palm farming operations. The role involves developing and maintaining QA/QC procedures, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement throughout the cultivation and harvesting cycle.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Quality Control & Quality Assurance teams on the farm.
• Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC procedures, standards, and inspection plans for date palm cultivation and harvesting.
• Conduct regular field inspections and quality audits, monitoring crop quality and identifying risks.
• Analyze quality performance, prepare reports and KPIs for management.
• Investigate non‑conformities, perform root‑cause analysis and manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Coordinate with external laboratories and certification bodies for testing and audits.
• Train farm employees on quality standards, good agricultural practices, and relevant procedures.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of observations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture or a related field.
• Minimum 7‑9 years of relevant experience in farming or cultivation, with proven leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of quality control/assurance principles in agricultural production.
• Familiarity with agricultural regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and ensure accurate record‑keeping.

Required skills

• Inspection plans
• Field inspections
• Root‑cause analysis
• Quality audits
• Agricultural software and MS Office applications