Head of Production (Forage Production)

• Calculate forecasted productions by land type and propose appropriate production plan through the year.
• Plan and manage the farming workforce effectively with the help of foremen, ensuring effective. distribution of work to and output of work from all staff, while maintaining their security and welfare.
• Ensure that the monthly over time % of farm staff is well within control.
• Periodically inspect crops for any pest attacks and propose efficient treatment mechanisms to safeguard crops as per Global GAP recommendations including but not limited to the usage of IPM control.
• Analyze cost per unit production, monitor and take necessary preventive and corrective actions in an ongoing fashion to ensure effective cost control.
• Prepare and furnish to top management the monthly dashboard reports on production status indicating planned/forecasted values Vs actuals.
• Ensure effective implementation of all Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Assurance standards in all farm activities and operations through effective coordination with HSEQ specialist and/or as per recommendations of GAP and government stipulations/guidelines on HSEQ.

Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in plant production.
• Proven minimal experience not less than 5 years in Mega forage projects
• Proven experience in pivots irrigation, plant protection, and other operations in forage production.
• Proven experience in managing team.
• Proven experience in how to deal with post-harvest forages

Language Requirements:

• Strong oral and written language skills – English
• Arabic exposure an added advantage