About the job
Reporting to the Farm General Manager, the Cotton Area Manager holds a critical leadership position within the business and is responsible for all designated area cropping activities including detailed planning, input and production management, agronomy and reporting. Supported by a dedicated farm team of permanents plus casuals, the Cotton Area Manager will drive the culture, efficiency and profitability of the farm. This will require strong team leadership, great time management, logistics, communication and strong execution skills.
Role overview
- Ensure safe operations across the property through the implementation of our Safety Management System
- In collaboration with the other Cotton Area Managers and Farm General Manager, actively participate in the planning, preparing, and implementing annual cropping plans and budgets, covering various activities such as spraying, spreading, paddock preparation, planting, watering, fertilising, and harvest operations.
- Lead the Assistant Cotton Managers, and Farm Hands during paddock preparation, seeding, irrigation and harvest, including testing, recording and storage
- Work closely with the advisors and agronomist to develop agronomic understanding and practices on farm.
- Report on farm plans, production forecasts, operational progress of infield activities and inventory control.
- Develop and implement farm and cropping quarterly strategy plans in collaboration with the farm team.
- Reporting and maintaining records on paddock operations, safety measures, and maintenance activities.
- Manage and direct staff to achieve positive outcomes as well as providing coaching and mentorship as required
- Implement sustainable farming practices
- Adhere to company policies and safe work procedures.
