Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Bweyale, Kiryandongo District, Uganda
Contract Type: Temporary
Contract Duration: 6 Months (Renewable based on performance)
Reporting To: General Manager

Company Overview:
Our client is a commercial agricultural enterprise cultivates approximately 500 acres in Kiryandongo District. They specialize in high-yield cereal and grain production. Their operation is powered by a core team of 15 permanent staff and a dynamic seasonal workforce of 50 to 300 casual laborers. They operate two distinct farming seasons per year and pride ourselves on operational efficiency and agronomic excellence.

Position Summary:
The Operations Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for the end-to-end execution of farm activities. This is a results-oriented, seasonal contract aligned with the crop cycle. We are looking for a hands-on leader to supervise daily operations, manage a large labor force, and ensure that production targets are met on time and within budget. Successful performance in the first season leads to a priority contract renewal for the subsequent season.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Farm Operations & Execution

• Supervise all field activities: land preparation, planting, weeding, chemical application, and harvesting.
• Implement production schedules and operational plans approved by the General Manager.
• Maintain strict adherence to agronomic best practices to maximize grain quality and yield.

2. Workforce & Labor Management

• Directly manage permanent operational staff and a large pool of seasonal casual laborers.
• Handle labor mobilization, task allocation, daily attendance, and productivity monitoring.
• Enforce workplace safety protocols and ensure disciplined use of farm tools.

3. Resource & Input Control

• Manage the inventory of seeds, fertilizers, and chemicals; ensure zero wastage and full accountability.
• Oversee the deployment and basic maintenance of farm machinery and equipment.

4. Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor crop health daily and report pest, disease, or weather-related risks immediately.
• Maintain precise daily and weekly operational logs.
• Support data collection regarding input usage and final yields for end-of-season analysis.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Farm Management, Agribusiness, or a related field (Required).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in large-scale agricultural operations, specifically with cereals (Maize, Soya, etc.).
• Leadership: Proven track record of managing large field teams (100+ laborers) in a high-pressure environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong practical knowledge of mechanized farming and crop protection. Basic proficiency in MS Excel for reporting is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Resilience: Ability to work extended hours during peak planting and harvesting windows.
• Integrity: High level of accountability in managing high-value farm inputs.
• Proximity: Must be willing to reside on-site at the farm in Bweyale.

Compensation and Benefits

• Our Client provides a professional working environment with a focus on performance-based growth.
• Salary: Competitive, based on experience.
• Accommodation: On-site housing provided (located on the farm).
• Medical: Comprehensive Medical Insurance (Self).
• Contract Growth: This role follows a seasonal cycle. Performance is reviewed at the end of the 6-month term with the intent to renew for the next season based on successful harvest outcomes.