Farm Operations Manager

About the Role

Gheras Alkhairat SA, a producer and international exporter of Medjool dates, is seeking a Farm Operations Manager to oversee all agricultural and production operations. This full-time role is based in Al Qassim and focuses on maintaining high standards of quality, yield, and profitability across farm sectors, from palm care through harvest and handover to post-harvest processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete date palm cultivation cycle, including pruning, pollination, fruit thinning, bunch bending and covering, and harvest scheduling based on ripening stages.
• Prepare annual and seasonal operational plans for each sector and track execution against yield and quality targets.
• Analyze historical production data, such as yield per palm, grade distribution, and losses, to recommend efficiency and quality improvements.
• Manage irrigation, fertilization, and pest control programs, with a focus on Red Palm Weevil, supported by routine soil and water testing.
• Maintain inventory of farm inputs, including fertilizers, pesticides, and field packaging, ensuring pre-season availability.
• Schedule maintenance and replacement for equipment, machinery, lifts, and irrigation systems.
• Supervise post-harvest handover in coordination with production teams, covering initial sorting, cold-chain transfer, and export quality compliance.
• Implement food safety and ********* standards, along with SFDA requirements, and lead audit and certification readiness.
• Manage permanent teams and seasonal labor, including workforce planning, training, task allocation, and HSE compliance.
• Prepare operational budgets and periodic performance and cost reports for senior management.
• Coordinate with Export and Marketing teams regarding crop forecasts, available volumes, and grades.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in farm operations management.
• Demonstrated strong business acumen in agricultural settings.
• Proven ability to lead and manage agricultural and production operations.

Work Environment

This role involves hands-on management within the farm sectors of Gheras Alkhairat SA, located in Al Qassim. The position requires active involvement in all stages of date palm cultivation and post-harvest processes.

Application Process

Candidates interested in this Farm Operations Manager position are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.