Maso Farm Enterprises Limited (Maso Sugar) is a fast-growing sugar manufacturing company located in Babati, Manyara, Tanzania. The company is working tirelessly to add value in the sugar industry by ensuring that the community benefits from the supply of quality and affordable sugar and related products in the market.

The company is currently looking for skilled, competent, self-motivated and creative personnel to join its team in the following job vacancies:

SUGAR PLANTATION/FARM MANAGER (1 POSITION) – BABATI, MANYARA

The Sugar Plantation/Farm Manager is expected to oversee our plantation/farm daily operations and provide technical guidance on crop varieties, crop nutrition, crop protection (weed control and Pest + Disease control), and irrigation to ensure long-term optimization of yield and cost of production as well as promoting and supporting the embedding of agronomic best practices for the farming team. He/she will guarantee that farming operations remain smooth and efficient by monitoring employees and organizing workflows.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and supervise the daily operations of the farm by assigning tasks, organizing schedules, and managing farm-based employees to achieve team and company objectives.
• Support the adoption of best practices, frameworks, production standards, and processes for the farm.
• Manage the farm nursery fields, monitor seed quality, and ensure regular disease inspections are carried out as per schedules.
• Monitor and ensure the health and productivity of the farms by addressing issues related to pest and disease management, irrigation, and fertilization.
• Maintain up-to-date records related to the farm's inventory, soil test results, planting and harvesting activities, pest and disease monitoring, water management, and financial records.
• Ensure continuous improvement for the farms by implementing functional best practices and conducting physical inspections.
• Work with optimization and maintenance teams to solve problems and promote cross-functional engagement & teamwork.
• Identify and monitor Key Performance Indicators to track performance and flag any issues.
• Manage a team of at least 100 laborers and 5 subordinates, teach them the best farming procedures, safely using modern equipment, and provide technical and process guidance to them.
• Prepare reports for senior management and provide recommendations for improvements to plantation management practices.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Irrigation Engineering, or related qualifications.
• 3+ years post experience in a similar position.
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in using scientific tools and software for data analysis.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, are advised to submit their application by or before 07th August 2024.
• When applying please attach a detailed curriculum vitae, certificates, and other testimonials and send the same to: hr.masosugar@gmail.com.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted through their active mobile numbers and email addresses.