FARM SUPERVISOR

1. Reporting to the Managing Director/ Chairman, the Farm Manager will be overseeing all field operation activities for banana plantation projects 2. In addition to this, you will be working with respective supervisors and mandur (foreman) to ensure that the estate is working in optimum efficiency from land preparation, seeding to harvesting. 3. To monitor day-to-day plantation operations and identify problem areas and take corrective actions ensuring annual target plantings / harvest met 4. To ensure proper monitoring systems are implemented for all tending activities like general tractor work, spraying, weeding, pruning, harvesting, slashing, plantation protection (fire/disease) and other farming practices for the plantation. 5. To liaise with the plantation management team on management of fertigation scheduling and other irrigation duties, regular plantation pest and disease inspections, leaf and soils test for plant nutrition and appropriate maintenance of plantation plant and equipment 6. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crisis and devise contingency plans 7. To implement strategies, review and set triggers to ensure KPIs and objectives are met in respective divisions. 8. Work collaboratively with the management team to identify, resolve and manage operational issues and challenges to achieve business objectives 9. To develop and maintain strong relationships with government, public institutions, non-governmental efficiency and effective labor management. 10. To manage all phases of work from replanting, maintenance, monitor crops, ensure operational efficiency and effective labor management. 11. Plan, organize, implement and control all operations and activities within the plantation according to the practice and guidelines provided by the Company. 12. Provide effective leadership and motivation 13. Progress reports to the HQ 14. To review and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly report from plantation. To highlight any issues and to solve the issues. Fruit Harvesting • Ensure to harvest volume needed based on order from buyers • Ensure to harvest quality fruits based on harvest order specifications. • Ensure the proper handling of fruits to maintain good quality • No leftover fruits in field to maximize the yield Fruit Packing • Ensure the proper handling of fruits to maintain good quality • Ensure the proper selection of fruits based on size, shell color, shape and crown specifications • Ensure that brix and translucency meet the required measurement • Ensure that fruits properly treated (if necessary) • Proper handling of fruits during packing, boxes filing and loading • Ensure to pack volume needed based on orders from buyers • Check the box weight • Check the weighing of fruits (crates) Seeds Harvesting • Ensure that workers harvest seeds based on size specifications to minimize rejection • Ensure that target quantity will be attained • Ensure proper harvesting and handling to avoid damage seedlings • Schedule on time harvest of seeds to maximize production Spraying • Ensure the correct measurement of chemicals, fertilizers and water during mixing • Proper application of solution to the plants • Ensure on time application based on schedules Planting • Ensure to meet the planting target both Commercial and Nursery • Ensure to plant homogeneous size in a sub cut • Proper planting distance be observed based on recommendations Fruit Protection • Ensure on time application • Ensure the correct and proper wrapping of fruits to avoid rejections • Ensure the correct and on time application of rat control Weed Control • Ensure the correct timing of herbicide application • Schedule manual weeding on the area that needs weed control Canalita / Desilting canal • Ensure no stagnant water in the field Ground Fertilization • Ensure on time application • Check the rate of application Knapsack Spraying • Weed control • Disease control • Special applications Rodenticide Application • Ensure on time application • Check damage severity