Assistant Plantation Supervisor

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Plantation Operations Management:

• Support the Division Officer in overseeing daily plantation operations and field activities.
• Monitor harvesting, pruning, spraying, fertilizer application, maintenance, and other agronomic activities to ensure compliance with approved standards.
• Assist in coordinating field operations to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, and annual production targets.
• Monitor Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) harvesting activities to ensure quality standards and operational efficiency.
• Ensure harvested FFB is properly evacuated and delivered promptly for processing.
• Conduct regular field inspections to identify operational challenges and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor field upkeep activities including road maintenance, drainage management, and general estate sanitation.

Agronomy & Crop Management:

• Support the implementation of best agronomic practices to improve productivity and sustainability.
• Assist in monitoring fertilizer application programmes and ensure proper utilization of agricultural inputs.
• Support pest and disease surveillance activities and recommend timely interventions.
• Monitor weed control activities to ensure plantation fields remain productive and accessible.
• Assist in implementing soil conservation, erosion control, and environmental protection measures.
• Support irrigation management activities to ensure adequate water availability for plantation operations where applicable.

Labour & Workforce Supervision:

• Assist in supervising field supervisors, harvesters, sprayers, maintenance workers, and other plantation personnel.
• Monitor daily attendance and workforce deployment to ensure adequate manpower allocation.
• Support the enforcement of productivity standards and operational discipline.
• Participate in onboarding, coaching, mentoring, and performance monitoring of field employees.
• Assist in resolving operational and workforce-related challenges within the division.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and effective communication across operational teams.

Production Monitoring & Reporting:

• Track daily, weekly, and monthly production figures and operational performance indicators.
• Monitor FFB yields, harvesting efficiency, labour productivity, and field performance metrics.
• Prepare and submit operational reports as required by Management.
• Maintain accurate records of field activities, labour deployment, input utilization, and production outputs.
• Support Management with operational data for decision-making and planning purposes.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Crop Science, Forestry, Plantation Management, Agricultural Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 4–6 years of experience in plantation, agricultural, or estate operations is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of oil palm plantation operations and field management practices.
• Good leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a plantation environment and manage field operations.

What we Offer

• Salary: N150,000 - N240,000 / month.
• CompetitiveSalary Package
• Company-provided accommodation.
• Hands-on technical training and career development opportunities.
• Exposure to industrial and oil mill operations.
• Opportunity to work with experienced engineering professionals.
• Supportive learning and growth environment.

Application Closing Date
23rd June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interesed and qualified candidates should send their CV to:  View email address on hotnigerianjobs.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

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