• Coordinate with administrators and research project leaders on work plans and programs.
• Make recommendations for improvements, land preparation, fertilizing, planting crops, cultivation, and harvesting of experimental feed plots.
• Inspect nurseries and other units; confer with and advise project leaders on problems; requisitions equipment and materials; approves work schedules.
• Supervise all operations of one of the larger and more complex institutional farms.
• Make reports on time, equipment, materials, and production; keep records and prepare estimates of needs.
• Execute the assignment of duties such as the planting, cultivation, water management, and harvesting of crops to ensure productivity goals are met.
• Train workers in planting, harvesting, pest control, insect and disease identification, and in the use of safety measures.
• Communicate effectively to farm manager on a daily basis.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment efficiency and its operation.
• Ensure all farm equipment is working safely & properly.
• Observes workers to spot inefficient and unsafe work procedures and initiates corrective action if necessary. 
• Write disciplinary warnings for non-performing employees as necessary.
• Maintain employees informed of rules & regulations and enforce them.
• Help and supervise general daily rated workers’ day-to-day activities.
• Assess, suggest and help in the implementation of work procedures which are beneficial for the business.

Performs related work as required

• Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• 2 - 4 years of related experience in the field.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Organizational, time management and multitasking Skills.
• Appreciable knowledge of the harvesting circle and other plantation tasks and must be able to organize workforce.
• Extensive responsible experience in general farm work involving farm planning, methods, and production.
• Ability to work long hours, early mornings and weekends if required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience in supervisory farm work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.