Director of Farm Operations

Agbeyewa Farms is a large, professionally run agribusiness based in Ekiti State, Nigeria. We focus on growing cassava using modern machines and improved farming methods to produce high-quality crops for food and industrial use.

We farm on a large scale and use organized systems, skilled teams, and technology to manage our operations and improve productivity. This helps us achieve better yields, control costs, and ensure a steady supply of raw materials.

With the acquisition of Matna Foods Limited, a leading cassava starch processing company, Agbeyewa Farms now plays an important role across the value chain — from farming to processing. Our work supports food security, provides raw materials for industries, and creates jobs that help rural communities grow.

We are committed to safe work practices, responsible land use, and protecting the environment, while building strong relationships with our host communities and creating opportunities for local talent.

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Farm Operations to lead Agbeyewa Farms’ transformation on a scale.

This is not a traditional farm management role. It is a senior executive leadership position with end-to-end responsibility for farm performance, operational strategy, productivity, expansion, and profitability within a highly mechanized, large-scale agricultural system. The role requires strong accountability for translating corporate vision into industrialized, technology-enabled farm execution across multiple locations.

The Director of Farm Operations will own the operational, financial, agronomic, mechanization, equipment optimization, and automation performance of the farm and build the systems required to scale Agbeyewa into a benchmark for mechanized commercial agriculture in Africa

As we continue to grow, Agbeyewa Farms is building a model that can expand across Africa, driven by professionalism, efficiency, and a clear focus on long-term impact.

• Provide overall executive leadership for large-scale, mechanized farm operations, with full accountability for productivity, scalability, and profitability across multiple locations
• Translate corporate vision into mechanized farming strategies, land development plans, and scalable operational models
• Own and drive full operational P&L, ensuring cost efficiency through mechanization, automation, and optimized resource utilization
• Lead strategic planning for cultivation cycles using mechanized planting, harvesting systems, and precision agriculture techniques
• Establish and institutionalize data-driven, technology-enabled farm management systems, including real-time performance dashboards and reporting governance
• Develop and execute a comprehensive mechanization strategy, including fleet sizing, equipment selection, utilization optimization, and lifecycle management
• Oversee large-scale equipment fleets (tractors, harvesters, planters, irrigation systems where applicable) ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency
• Drive asset productivity, equipment reliability, and preventive/predictive maintenance systems across all farm operations
• Design and implement scalable workforce models aligned to mechanized operations, reducing manual dependency while improving efficiency per hectare
• Lead precision agriculture initiatives, including GPS-guided farming, yield monitoring, and digital farm mapping
• Champion best-in-class agronomic practices integrated with mechanized and automated farming systems to maximize yield and land utilization
• Drive operational efficiency at scale through process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure seamless integration between farm operations, processing factory, and supply chain, with consistent, high-volume raw material flow
• Establish governance structures, SOPs, and controls required for multi-site, mechanized farm scalability
• Lead modernization initiatives including technology adoption, digital agriculture tools, and farm automation systems
• Provide strategic input on land expansion, infrastructure development, irrigation systems, and capital investments in mechanization
• Build and lead a high-performance leadership team capable of managing large-scale, mechanized agricultural operations
• Establish a culture of accountability driven by clear KPIs such as yield per hectare, equipment utilization, cost per ton, and operational efficiency
• Ensure strong field visibility while maintaining executive oversight of distributed, high-capacity farm operations
• Drive continuous improvement in mechanized productivity, operational throughput, and cost optimization
• Develop leadership pipelines and long-term organizational capability within a mechanization-driven farm structure
• Ensure year-round readiness of equipment, infrastructure, and workforce to support seasonal farming cycles at scale

• 12+ years’ experience in large-scale commercial agriculture, plantation management, or industrial agribusiness operations
• Proven leadership managing thousands of hectares within fully or semi-mechanized farming environments
• Strong experience in cassava cultivation at scale, including land preparation, planting, yield optimization, and harvesting using mechanized systems
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing mechanization strategies, including equipment selection, fleet management, and utilization optimization
• Proven track record of improving yield per hectare, equipment efficiency, and cost per ton through mechanization and process optimization
• Hands-on experience managing large equipment fleets (tractors, planters, harvesters) and maintenance systems
• Strong understanding of precision agriculture, digital farm management systems, and modern agronomic practices
• Experience integrating farm operations with processing plants and supply chains in high-volume production environments
• Demonstrated P&L ownership with strong commercial and cost management capability
• Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Strong leadership experience managing large, multi-site field teams and mechanization units
• Experience working in structured, performance-driven, and industrial-scale agricultural enterprises
• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution capability in mechanized environments
• Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical and commercial mindset
• Proven ability to build systems, processes, and governance frameworks for large-scale farm operations

• Competitive Compensation.   
• 5-day workweek.   
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).   
• Wellness Programs   
• Employee Training Programs   
• Growth and Development   
• Mentoring and Counseling   

Office base: Ekiti State