MANAGING DIRECTOR – Nisela Farms

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a dedicated, experienced, and multidisciplinary management team.
• Oversee large-scale and diverse agricultural production operations across multiple farms.
• Drive efficient end-to-end agricultural and real estate operations.
• Ensure high-quality crop production and continuous operational improvement.
• Identify and develop downstream value-add and commercial opportunities.
• Manage production planning, budgeting, cost control, and resource optimization with a strong focus on yield and water efficiency.
• Oversee supply chain management, procurement, logistics, and distribution.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, quality assurance requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee estate housing, infrastructure, property, and building management.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the business and industry.

Requirements

• A degree in Agricultural Science, BSc Degree in Agriculture (Agronomy) Business Management and/or related fields.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the agricultural industry, with at least 5 years served in a senior management role.
• Strong background in horticulture & crop production.
• Proven experience in managing agricultural operations from planting through to harvest, packing, and logistics.
• Strong agricultural expertise with a commercial, data-driven mindset and a holistic approach to farming operations.
• Proven ability to identify and develop downstream value-add opportunities.
• Proficiency in strategic procurement and supply chain management.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in property and building management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial management, planning, and operational execution capabilities.

Salary

Nisela Farms offers a competitive remuneration package which will include housing, related perks and profit share incentive scheme.

How to Apply