Purpose of the Job

To ensure standardized best practices, optimal resource allocation, and consistent supply of high quality raw materials by coordinating and supervising agricultural activities across all company farms, monitoring performance and facilitating alignment with processing and market requirements.

Key Result Areas &, Responsibilities: 

Farm Operations Coordination and Performance Monitoring

• Coordinate and oversee agricultural activities across all coffee farms including planting, Cultivation, harvesting, and farm maintenance. 

• Monitor farm operations against established plans & schedules, analyzing performance data, and taking corrective actions as needed. 

• Facilitate communication and collaboration between farm managers to share best practices and resolve common challenges. 

• Prepare consolidated reports on farm production, resource utilization, and performance metrics for management review.

Production Planning and Resource Optimization

• Collaborate with farm managers to develop annual and seasonal production plans, budgets, and resource requirements aligned with processing capacity and market demand. 

• Coordinate the allocation and utilization of agricultural inputs (seedlings, fertilizers, chemicals) across farms. 

• Monitor inventory levels of farm supplies and initiate procurement requests as needed. 

• Oversee the efficient deployment of labor, equipment, and machinery across farm locations, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and resource efficiency.

Quality Assurance and Best Practices Implementation

• Ensure consistent application of best agricultural practices across all. 

• Coordinate with agronomy and crop protection teams to implement pest and disease Management strategies farm-wide.

• Monitor crop health and quality standards across farms, addressing deviations promptly. 

• Promote sustainable farming practices and environmental stewardship.

Stakeholder and Out-grower Management

• Support and coordinate with out-growers to ensure quality and consistent supply of raw Materials. 

• Build and maintain relationships with agricultural suppliers, service providers, and relevant government agencies. 

• Represent farm operations in meetings with internal and external stakeholders as required.

Generic Duties of the Position:

• Develop of the Department’s work plan and monitor their execution. 

• Identify and fulfill human resource requirements of the Department. 

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the Department. 

• Monitor and ensure the proper utilization of the function’s budgets. 

• Lead the preparation of Departmental reports to relevant organs. 

• Support the development of subordinates through periodic performance evaluations, coaching, mentoring, ongoing performance dialogue and feedback. 

• Represent the Department in internal and external relationships. 

• Take part in the group decision making process by forming part of different groups /committees.