Matrix Fertilizer Limited (MFL), established in 2018 by Matrix Energy Group, is committed to enhancing food security and creating employment opportunities in Nigeria. Situated strategically along the Kaduna-Zaria Road at Dumbin Dutse, MFL stands as Nigeria’s leading fertilizer blending plant. Our impressive NPK blending capacity of 550,000 MT annually ensures we produce top-quality fertilizers at competitive prices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Farm Manager

Job Opening ID: MEL1169
Location: Zaria, Kaduna
Job type: Full-time
Industry: Agriculture

Role Overview

• We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Farm Manager to oversee and optimize operations on its 150-hectare farmland.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for improving crop yields, implementing best agronomic practices, and ensuring efficient use of resources.
• This role is performance-focused and requires a manager with proven experience in large-scale crop production.

Key Responsibilities

• Increase crop yield by a minimum of 25–35% above the normal yield standard within the first two farming seasons across rice, maize, and soybean production.
• Develop and execute annual crop production plans with clearly defined targets for yield per hectare and cost efficiency.
• Achieve optimal input utilization, reducing fertilizer and seed wastage by at least 15% per season through proper planning and application.
• Ensure timely farm operations, with land preparation, planting, and harvesting completed within 95% of scheduled timelines.
• Maintain accurate farm records, including input usage, labor costs, yield data, and production expenses, with 100% monthly reporting compliance.
• Supervise and manage farm labor, achieving 90% workforce productivity efficiency through task allocation and performance monitoring.
• Implement pest, disease, and weed control programs to limit crop losses to less than 5% per season.
• Ensure equipment uptime, maintaining farm machinery availability at 95% operational readiness during peak periods.
• Coordinate and establish demo plots across Matrix sales regional hubs to create visibility for our fertilizer and other agricultural inputs.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards, achieving zero major safety violations annually.
• Prepare post-harvest reports, including yield analysis and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Track farm inputs, outputs, and operational costs, and prepare regular performance reports.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience managing medium to large-scale crop farms (100 hectares and above).
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in improving farm productivity and yield performance.
• Strong knowledge of rice, maize, and soybean cultivation practices.
• Ability to plan, budget, and manage farm inputs efficiently.
• Proficient in farm record-keeping, reporting, and basic farm management software/tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to live on or regularly commute to the farm location.
• Knowledge of Agrochemical use is an advantage

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health insurance and other benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.