Farm Support Manager

Role purpose

To assist in organizing and maintaining all aspects of the farm operation so that the trial program is carried out in a timely, effectively, and cost-efficient way.

Dimensions:

• People: Directly managed: 12-15 external fulltime workers and warehouse keepers. Indirectly managed: No
• Geographic Scope: Kaha Site and offsite CPD activities - Egypt

You will carry out the following responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall coordination of farm operations including, maintenance plans, daily routine operations, HSE & QMS elements, car drivers, and warehouses operations.
• Assist to develop long term plan for crop rotation, weed management, fertilization regime in consultation with operational Farm Manager.
• To assist in consultation with Farm Manager supervise and direct execution of a monthly and weekly work plan which includes irrigation, planting, cultivation, and maintenance applications
• Keep written records of all major farm operations and to ensure availability of needed stock of fertilizers, seeds, special supplies, and chemical standards required for trial activities
•  keep weekly time sheet for all farm staff according to station requirements
• To keep records of entering or leaving products from Kaha store, establish inventory and maintain records on arrival and issue delivery notes when they are transferred out.
• To make sure that maintenance of machinery and equipment’s is carried out according to schedule and all equipment’s are 100% operationally safe.
• To ensure that persons assigned to work with the equipment are trained and competent to operate it safely.
• To assist Maintenance of all station assets in good condition and according to Syngenta safety standards
• Assist in HSE tasks assigned by Farm Manager.

As a world market leader in crop protection,we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants
safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to
harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.
Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

Critical Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• B. Sc in Agronomy or Agricultural Engineering.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in the Agricultural sector.
• Good understanding of agronomy and crop management practices.
• In-depth knowledge of irrigation practices.
• Understanding of warehouse management.
• Track record of delivery.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Solid computer skills.
• NEBOSH Certificate is preferred.

Critical technical, professional, and personal capabilities

• Customer focused
• Trusted
• Team oriented

Critical success factors & key Challenges

• Time management encompassing the various team requirements
• Delivery of objectives whilst working across a complex range of engagements

Key Interactions/Relationships

Internal

• Farm Manager.
• Department heads and team leaders

External

• Agricultural department of Qalubia.
• MoA and associated institutes/authorities