Crop Manager
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Agriculture, Agriculture - Agronomy, Agriculture - Cultivation, Agriculture & Fisheries, Exec. / Management
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: $500 - $800 Based on Experience
The Crop Manager will play a critical role in improving crop productivity, operational discipline, cost control, market-oriented production planning, and sustainable agricultural management across KSCAC’s integrated farming systems.
Employment Type: Full-Time (Stay-in Position)
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Crop Production Management
- Plan, organize, and supervise all crop production activities.
- Manage vegetable farms, greenhouse systems, crop cultivation, and planting schedules.
- Monitor crop growth, crop health, harvesting schedules, and productivity performance.
- Ensure proper land preparation, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and disease prevention.
- Production Planning & Operational Control
- Develop crop production plans based on seasonal cycles and market demand.
- Coordinate daily farming activities under KSCAC’s Operational Command System (OCS).
- Monitor crop productivity, yield performance, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure that all crop activities are carried out in accordance with approved production schedules.
- Cost Control &Profitability
- Control farming input costs, including seeds, fertilizers, chemicals, water, electricity, and labor.
- Minimize operational waste and optimize resource efficiency.
- Support KSCAC’s profitability and financial sustainability objectives.
- Assist management in evaluating the profitability of crop activities and identifying non-profitable operations.
- Operational Reporting & Data Management
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly crop production reports.
- Maintain accurate records of planting, harvesting, yields, input usage, and crop losses.
- Coordinate reporting with KSCAC’s Financial Command System and OCS dashboard.
- Support leadership by providing production data for operational decision-making.
- Team Leadership & Staff Supervision
- Supervise crop farming workers and field staff.
- Train staff on crop management SOPs and agricultural best practices.
- Maintain discipline, teamwork, and productivity across all crop operations.
- Ensure daily work schedules are completed efficiently and on time.
- Crop Health & Quality Control
- Monitor crop quality standards and market readiness.
- Implement effective disease prevention and pest management systems.
- Ensure proper post-harvest handling and quality preservation.
- Improve crop consistency and minimize crop losses.
- Sustainable Agriculture & Integrated Farming
- Support KSCAC’s integrated farming and circular agriculture systems.
- Coordinate crop production activities with aquaponics, aquaculture, livestock, and BSF (Black Soldier Fly) systems.
- Promote sustainable agricultural practices and efficient resource utilization.
- Market & Harvest Coordination
- Coordinate harvesting schedules with the marketing and sales teams.
- Ensure crop supply aligns with market demand and buyer requirements.
- Support crop production planning based on market opportunities and profitability objectives.
Benefits:
- Free accommodation
- Free meals
- Opportunity for long-term career growth
- Opportunity to Work within a large-scale agricultural cooperative system
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Experience in crop farming, greenhouse management, vegetable production, or agricultural operations.
- Knowledge of crop planning, pest control, irrigation, and soil management.
- Ability to prepare reports and maintain operational records.
- Willingness to stay full-time at the KSCAC Head Office in Kampong Cham Province.
- Experience in commercial farming or cooperative systems is an advantage.
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Honest, disciplined, hardworking, and responsible.
