Agricultural Production Manager (Crops & Poultry) – Barak Investment Ltd (BIL)

Operation Management
Northen
April 1, 2026
Full Time
Urgent

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Job Description

Location: Northern Ghana (Tamale, Nsoatre, Wa, Sunyani – Multi-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 30th April 2026

Company Overview

Barak Investment Ltd (BIL) is a fast-growing, integrated agribusiness platform operating across Northern, Upper West, Bono, and selected Middle Belt regions of Ghana. The company is committed to building a market-leading, climate-smart food system driven by operational excellence, innovation, and strong value chain partnerships.

Role Purpose

The Agricultural Production Manager will be responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end agricultural production systems, including crops and poultry operations. The role focuses on delivering consistent yields, ensuring quality compliance, and maintaining a reliable supply chain aligned with market demand.

Key Responsibilities

Crop Production & Irrigation

  • Plan and execute multi-cycle crop production (irrigated and rainfed systems)
  • Deliver yield targets with pack-out rates of ≥85%
  • Implement Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
  • Oversee irrigation systems and daily field operations

Poultry & Livestock Management

  • Manage layer operations (up to 10,000 birds)
  • Monitor performance indicators including feed conversion ratio (FCR), mortality rates, and egg production
  • Enforce strict biosecurity protocols

Production Planning & Coordination

  • Align production schedules with market demand and offtake agreements
  • Develop and deliver weekly production forecasts and harvest plans

Quality, Compliance & Traceability

  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, GAP, FDA, and GSA standards
  • Maintain quality assurance pass rates of ≥97%
  • Implement traceability systems and monitor product quality and safety

Team Leadership & Development

  • Supervise agronomists, field officers, and labour teams
  • Lead training initiatives for staff and outgrowers to improve productivity and compliance

Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma, HND, or Degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Animal Science, or related field
  • 2–5 years’ experience in commercial agriculture
  • Proven experience in irrigated farming and poultry operations

Key Success Metrics

  • Year-on-year yield improvement (≥20%)
  • Quality assurance pass rate (≥97%)
  • Production losses maintained at ≤1%
  • Consistent weekly supply with zero stock-outs

Core Competencies

  • Strong operational and production planning skills
  • Leadership and team management capability
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail and quality standards
  • Ability to work in multi-site and fast-paced environments

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

  • Updated CV
  • Cover Letter

📧 Email: info@barakinvestments.org
📌 Subject Line: Application – Agricultural Production Manager

📞 Contact: 0208950843 / 0244068553

Join Us

If you are passionate about transforming agriculture and ready to build, lead, and scale high-impact agribusiness operations, this is your opportunity to be part of Ghana’s next agribusiness success story.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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