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Farm Operations Manager
Job Posted: 25 days ago
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Republic of Ireland
Expire in: 2 days
Job Description
Farm Operations Manager | County Meath | £DOE
We are seeking a highly motivated Farm Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a dynamic and fast-paced farming operation, specialising in wholehead lettuce and baby leaf crops. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role, managing people, operations, and farm activities to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with the highest industry standards.
The Role
As Farm Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:
Planning and managing farm activities, including crop production, land preparation, planting, irrigation, fertiliser programmes, harvesting, and weed control.
Leading a team of 25+ harvest staff, ensuring effective rostering, holiday planning, and staff management.
Monitoring financial, operational, and technical performance, working towards key business targets.
Ensuring compliance with all health and safety, food safety, and environmental regulations.
Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, suppliers, and senior management.
Managing crop traceability and ensuring best practices are followed across all farming operations.You will be working alongside a highly experienced grower who leads on the technical side, making this a great opportunity for someone with strong operational management skills who is eager to develop their expertise further.
What We're Looking For
Experience in farm operations, including people management, irrigation scheduling, and harvest logistics.
Knowledge of wholehead lettuce and baby leaf crops or a willingness to learn.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, motivate, and manage teams effectively.
Experience in machinery operation, land preparation, and crop establishment.
A solid understanding of budgeting, planning, and performance monitoring.
Strong knowledge of health and safety, food safety, and compliance regulations.
IT literacy and experience using farm management software.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, successful farm business in a key leadership role. With the support of an experienced grower, you will have the chance to further develop your skills while driving operational excellence.
If you are a proactive, hands-on farm professional looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal chat about the position, please call me, Emily, on (phone number removed), email (url removed) or drop me a message on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.
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