Director of Farm Operations

 

• Provide overall executive leadership for large-scale, mechanized farm operations, with full accountability for productivity, scalability, and profitability across multiple locations
• Translate corporate vision into mechanized farming strategies, land development plans, and scalable operational models
• Own and drive full operational P&L, ensuring cost efficiency through mechanization, automation, and optimized resource utilization
• Lead strategic planning for cultivation cycles using mechanized planting, harvesting systems, and precision agriculture techniques
• Establish and institutionalize data-driven, technology-enabled farm management systems, including real-time performance dashboards and reporting governance
• Develop and execute a comprehensive mechanization strategy, including fleet sizing, equipment selection, utilization optimization, and lifecycle management
• Oversee large-scale equipment fleets (tractors, harvesters, planters, irrigation systems where applicable) ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency
• Drive asset productivity, equipment reliability, and preventive/predictive maintenance systems across all farm operations
• Design and implement scalable workforce models aligned to mechanized operations, reducing manual dependency while improving efficiency per hectare
• Lead precision agriculture initiatives, including GPS-guided farming, yield monitoring, and digital farm mapping
• Champion best-in-class agronomic practices integrated with mechanized and automated farming systems to maximize yield and land utilization
• Drive operational efficiency at scale through process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure seamless integration between farm operations, processing factory, and supply chain, with consistent, high-volume raw material flow
• Establish governance structures, SOPs, and controls required for multi-site, mechanized farm scalability
• Lead modernization initiatives including technology adoption, digital agriculture tools, and farm automation systems
• Provide strategic input on land expansion, infrastructure development, irrigation systems, and capital investments in mechanization
• Build and lead a high-performance leadership team capable of managing large-scale, mechanized agricultural operations
• Establish a culture of accountability driven by clear KPIs such as yield per hectare, equipment utilization, cost per ton, and operational efficiency
• Ensure strong field visibility while maintaining executive oversight of distributed, high-capacity farm operations
• Drive continuous improvement in mechanized productivity, operational throughput, and cost optimization
• Develop leadership pipelines and long-term organizational capability within a mechanization-driven farm structure
• Ensure year-round readiness of equipment, infrastructure, and workforce to support seasonal farming cycles at scale

 

• 12+ years’ experience in large-scale commercial agriculture, plantation management, or industrial agribusiness operations
• Proven leadership managing thousands of hectares within fully or semi-mechanized farming environments
• Strong experience in cassava cultivation at scale, including land preparation, planting, yield optimization, and harvesting using mechanized systems
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing mechanization strategies, including equipment selection, fleet management, and utilization optimization
• Proven track record of improving yield per hectare, equipment efficiency, and cost per ton through mechanization and process optimization
• Hands-on experience managing large equipment fleets (tractors, planters, harvesters) and maintenance systems
• Strong understanding of precision agriculture, digital farm management systems, and modern agronomic practices
• Experience integrating farm operations with processing plants and supply chains in high-volume production environments
• Demonstrated P&L ownership with strong commercial and cost management capability
• Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Strong leadership experience managing large, multi-site field teams and mechanization units
• Experience working in structured, performance-driven, and industrial-scale agricultural enterprises
• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution capability in mechanized environments
• Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical and commercial mindset
• Proven ability to build systems, processes, and governance frameworks for large-scale farm operations

• Competitive Compensation.   
• 5-day workweek.   
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).   
• Wellness Programs   
• Employee Training Programs   
• Growth and Development   
• Mentoring and Counseling   

Office base: Ekiti State