Technical Supervisor Asili Farms Masindi Limited

Purpose
To catalyze a more equitable, resilient and regenerative food system

Vision
A food system in harmony with nature that empowers farmers, nourishes communities and creates local prosperity

#1 Producer
Largest producers of maize and soybean in Uganda

9,400 ha
Under Asili’s climate-smart support or management
30,000 MT Food commodity merchandized annually across East Africa representing 165 million meals

Role Description
The Technical Supervisor will report to the Operations Manager. The Technical Supervisor Responsible for supervising and supporting in running farm operations. Manages staff and operations of the farm including scheduling time, managing performance, identifying training needs, and providing recommendations for actions

Responsibilities
The Technical Supervisor will be responsible for the following:
Responsible for operational performance and meeting deadlines in line with the company’s plans and vision, and communicating the same to subordinates
• Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
• Solve problems and make decisions independently and in line with company policies
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that sustain and improve organizational performance
• Monitor employee productivity and provide continuous, constructive feedback and coaching and manage performance reviews for direct reports
Receive complaints and resolve problems. Pass on information from upper management to employees and vice versa
• Participate in review of agronomic practices
• Sign-off (ensuring that the work has left the machine in good mechanical condition) planters, tractors, combine, sprayers and other machinery during the off-season maintenance process and in advance of the commencement of the season.
• Forecast issues that can cause breakdowns (especially major breakdowns) on a machine to allow the Farm Operations Manager to communicate to procurement and start the procurement process early.
Accountability for preventative, planned and corrective maintenance of all farm equipment including staff training
• Accountability for the management of spare parts inventory and all components necessary for machine performance, including procurement of associated elements including staff training
• Development, documentation, and training of Standard Operating Procedures as designated
• Continuous reporting on farm activities including among other things accomplishments, performance against plan, planned activities, risks and issues

Key Competencies
• Able to operate under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication skills
• Excellent practical skills
• Problem solving abilities.
• Willing to work in a team.
• Basic supervisory skills,
• Computer literacy,
• Time management skills

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Excellent leadership, management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy skills