Agricultural Manager
Promising International Trading Co. DMCC
Total des années d'expérience :22 years, 10 Mois
• Head of the agricultural projects and development aspects.
• Collaborated with other divisions to initiate and develop various agricultural farming projects.
• Led projects focusing on agricultural processing facilities to add value, including wheat flour factories, sesame cleaning factories, seed cleaning factories, coton ginning factories, among others.
• Conducted research and outreach activities to source and trade various agro commodities, such as sugar, fertilizers, and other mineral and agricultural inputs.
• Conducted assessments for existing factories and facilities to contribute to the development of the companys strategic plans.
• Ensured alignment of services with stakeholders including Sales/Marketing, Legal, and Finance.
• Managed the sales organization and oversaw sales and operations.
• Developed and implemented strategic sales approaches, including sales targets, strategies, and promotional programs.
• Led direct and discontinuous teams for efective implementation.
• Developed strategies to identify and pursue growth opportunities in target markets.
• Provided support and training to agents for operational needs.
• Advised agents on warranty processes and efectively controlled warranty costs.
• Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and arranged business meetings with potential clients.
• Cultivated and maintained long-term relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Established project budgets, timelines, and resource requirements for successful project completion.
• Oversaw all aspects of operations, development, performance, and maintenance of company machinery, equipment, and vehicle fleet within the green renewable food and energy sector.
• Ensured team comprehension of fleet operation duties and their roles within the company.
• Managed operations within budget constraints, focusing on maximizing profitability.
• Directed farm operations and implemented strategies to enhance eficiency, increase income, and reduce expenses.
• Conducted field inspections to assess crop maturity, conditions, and identify diseases and insects, while overseeing crop operations from planning to harvesting.
• Monitored irrigation, chemical applications, and harvesting activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Participated in key decision-making processes related to company operations.
• Operated various farm equipment, including tractors, sprayers, trucks, combines, forklifts, and construction equipment.
• Maintained records, both paper and electronic, for crops and seed plants.
• Conducted maintenance and repairs on farm equipment, troubleshooting malfunctions, and completing necessary repairs.
• Maintained accurate maintenance/repair logs for reference purposes.
• Managed financial, operational, productivity, and labor records of farm operations as required.
• Atended and actively participated in company meetings.
• Completed any additional duties as assigned by management
• Administered 220 thousand Feddan for field crops production including coton, sorghum, corn, sesame, and sunflower, as well as the bailing of residues.
• Managed farm, engineering, administrative, logistical, human resources, and accounting services to support company operations.
• Coordinated all agricultural activities such as land preparation, planting, chemical application, and harvesting.
• Implemented budgeting strategies to ensure business profitability.
• Set missions for various departments and ensured their successful execution.
• Ensured the capability of machinery and equipment and availability of inputs required for crop production.
• Managed and supervised staf members across diferent departments.
• Evaluated and analyzed reports from various departments to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintained employee and financial records accurately.
• Presented reports to the board of directors every three months, providing updates on company performance and strategic direction.
• Actively participated in seminars and conferences related to agriculture and business management.
• Engaged in the export of agricultural commodities including sesame, sorghum, and alpha alpha.
• Managed administrative, logistical, human resources, and accounting services to support company operations.
• Assisted in budget preparation and managed expense activities to ensure profitability.
• Evaluated the efectiveness of marketing programs and developed strategies to improve overall productivity.
• Generated business and cost reports to track performance and inform decision-making.
• Conducted regular team meetings to address employee performance and provide necessary support.
• Assisted in employee recruitment, training, performance evaluation, promotion, and termination activities.
• Responded to customer inquiries promptly and professionally, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Identified and pursued business opportunities with both new and existing customers within the agricultural inputs, machinery, and seeds market.
• Promoted the companys mission and values, ensuring alignment across all operations.
• Developed strategic plans to organize and accomplish work eficiently.
• Established tools and objectives for various departments to achieve organizational goals.
• Conducted budgeting and maintained accurate financial records to ensure financial stability and profitability.
• Recruited, trained, instructed, and supervised employees to ensure high performance and productivity.
• Managed and directed overall operations, including overseeing staf and coordinating activities.
• Generated and presented reports on departmental goals to management for strategic decision-making.
• Ensured high customer and client satisfaction through quality service delivery.
• Organized maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery to ensure operational eficiency.
• Promoted services to suppliers and associated companies to expand business opportunities.
• Coordinated information delivery and activities with the management team to facilitate eficient operations. Projects:
• Managed various agricultural services projects including land preparation, planting, chemical application, fertilizing, and harvesting, as well as forage and hay bailing.
• Oversaw water harvesting projects such as Hafeer and Dams in multiple locations including El-Rahad scheme, Halfa scheme, El-Gezira scheme, El-suki scheme, Gedarif, Blue Nile, White Nile, Khartoum, River Nile, and South Kordofan.
• Implemented the Small Farmers Project in Gedarif state in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Gedarif state.
• Led forest planting projects in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Gedarif state.
• Managed the ZOA project in 2014 in collaboration with the European Union.
• Managed a team of employees, overseeing their activities and ensuring eficient collaboration.
• Monitored the quality and performance of work to maintain high standards of service delivery.
• Executed and followed up on daily operations to ensure tasks were completed efectively and on time.
• Evaluated new ideas to optimize the cost-efective use of capital and resources within the organization.
• Maintained awareness of changes in legislation and market requirements to identify potential threats or opportunities for the business.
• Played a key role in building and developing the team as the business expanded and evolved.
• Presented reports to company management, providing updates on operations, performance, and areas for improvement.
• Conducted daily and weekly inspections of facilities to ensure smooth operations and identify any potential issues.
• Oversaw the hiring and training of maintenance employees to carry out specialized duties efectively.
• Inspected equipment regularly to identify operational ineficiencies and optimize performance.
• Provided technical advice and recommendations to the maintenance team to enhance eficiency and productivity.
• Conducted risk assessments to identify possible hazards and implemented measures to mitigate risks.
• Designed and implemented programs for efective maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability and longevity.
• Ensured adherence to health and safety procedures and policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• Prepared and managed maintenance budgets to meet set objectives and control expenses.
• Maintained accurate records of maintenance operations and presented reports to top management for review and decision-making.
• Directed and coordinated worker activities, including planting, chemical application, harvesting, grading, payroll, and recordkeeping, to ensure eficient farm operations.
• Prepared budget proposals to allocate resources efectively and maximize productivity.
• Coordinated activities with engineering, equipment maintenance, packing houses, and other related departments to streamline operations and optimize output.
• Analyzed market conditions to determine acreage allocations and make informed decisions about crop production.
• Managed human resources functions such as hiring, discharging, transferring, and promoting workers, enforcing safety regulations, and interpreting policies.
• Recorded information on production, farm management practices, and parent stock, and prepared financial and operational reports for management review.
• Planned and directed the development and production of hybrid plant varieties with high yield or disease and insect-resistant characteristics.
• Purchased machinery, equipment, and supplies, including tractors, seed, fertilizer, and chemicals, to support farm operations.
• Contracted with farmers or independent owners for raising crops or managing crop production to expand production capacity and meet market demands.
o Directs and coordinates worker activities, such as land preparation planting,
chemical application, harvesting, and record keeping.
o Coordinates growing activities with those of engineering, and equipment
maintenance.
o Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.