Farm Operations Coordinator

Job Purpose

To ensure standardized best practices, optimal resource allocation, and a 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 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 and schedules, analyze performance data, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among farm managers to share best practices and resolve operational challenges.
• Prepare consolidated reports on farm production, resource utilization, and operational performance 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 effective utilization of agricultural inputs including seedlings, fertilizers, and chemicals across farm locations.
• Monitor inventory levels of farm supplies and initiate procurement requests when required.
• Oversee efficient deployment of labor, equipment, and machinery while identifying opportunities for cost optimization and improved resource efficiency.

Quality Assurance and Best Practices Implementation

• Ensure consistent implementation of agricultural best practices across all farm operations.
• Coordinate with agronomy and crop protection teams to implement effective pest and disease management strategies.
• Monitor crop health and quality standards and address deviations promptly.
• Promote sustainable farming practices and environmental stewardship initiatives.

Stakeholder and Out-grower Management

• Support and coordinate with out-growers to ensure quality and consistent supply of raw materials.
• Build and maintain effective 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 departmental work plans and monitor implementation progress.
• Identify and fulfill human resource requirements within the department.
• Develop and implement departmental policies and operational procedures.
• Monitor and ensure proper utilization of departmental budgets.
• Lead preparation and submission of departmental reports to relevant management bodies.
• Support employee development through performance evaluations, coaching, mentoring, and continuous feedback.
• Represent the department in internal and external engagements.
• Participate in group decision-making processes through committees and organizational task forces.

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Science, Crop Production, or related fields.

Experience

• Minimum of Six (6) years of demonstrated experience in agricultural operations.
• At least Three (3) years in a supervisory or coordination role overseeing multiple farm locations.
• Proven experience in farm production planning, agricultural resource management, and operational coordination is preferred.

Skills Required:

• Agricultural / Studies