Farm Supervisor - Matrix Innovation Limited

Matrix Innovation Limited is seeking suitably qualified candidates to apply for the vacant position of Farm Supervisor.

Responsibilities: 

• Inspect crop and field to determine maturity, yield, and work requirements, such as cultivating, weeding, or harvesting;
• Direct and assist in the repair and proper working of machines and equipment used in the farms;
• Help and supervise general farm worker’s day-to-day activities;
• Assess, suggest, and help in the implementation of work procedures that are beneficial for the business;
• Oversee sorting & overall handling of produce to ensure the highest possible quality of products;
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are being followed by all workers at all times;
• Supervise and coordinate the work of other farm workers and laborers and oversee activities like crop maintenance & harvesting;
• Perform other duties as instructed by the management;
• Make work schedules and establish procedures, train employees on the work site;
• Evaluate weather and soil conditions;
• Supervise and oversee growing crop-related operations;
• Ensure that the safety procedures are followed by all farm workers and by everyone attending the Farm worksite;
• Plans and supervises the planting, cultivating, harvesting, and storing of field and garden crops on large and complex institutional farms;
• Create work schedules;
• Prepare a schedule and establish safety procedures.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Diploma, HND in Agricultural engineering or Agriculture related field
• Ability to work long hours, early mornings, and weekends if required;
• Ability to communicate in English;
• Minimum 1-year experience as a farm supervisor or training in agriculture is required;
• Ability to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions. Heavy lifting is required.

Location: Accra