Farm Team Leader, Mechanical Specialist

Farm Team Leader

• Plan and manage all farming activities including planting, pruning, harvesting, and processing coffee.
• Implement best practices for crop management, including pest control, irrigation, and fertilization.
• Ensure proper maintenance of farm equipment and machinery.
• Hire, train, and manage a team of farmers, ensuring productivity and adherence to safety protocols.
• Monitor staff performance, providing feedback and ensuring team collaboration.
• Monitor the quality of coffee at every stage, from cultivation to post-harvest processing.
• Ensure compliance with international coffee quality standards and certifications (Fair Trade, Organic, etc.).
• Develop and manage farm budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Oversee the procurement of necessary inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and machinery.
• Manage farm inventories and supplies.
• Implement sustainable farming practices that promote soil health, biodiversity, and water conservation.
• Ensure the farm meets environmental regulations and aims for sustainability certifications where applicable.
• Keep detailed records of farm activities, production yields, and labor costs.
• Analyze data to improve productivity and farm profitability.
• Report on farm performance to senior management or stakeholders.
• Maintain good relationships with local communities, buyers, and other stakeholders.

- Participate in coffee fairs, auctions, and industry events to promote farm products. Mechanical Specialist

• Inspect mechanical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Troubleshoot, repair and replace parts for production and manufacturing machinery.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and maintain clean and orderly areas.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Monitor and analyze mechanical devices for problems and take corrective action when necessary.
• Document type and cost of maintenance or repair .
• Communicate mechanical issues to the team and managers to prevent future malfunctions
• Perform detailed documentation to track all machine tests, repairs and maintenance conducted
• Servicing and repairing mechanical equipment, machinery and components

• Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy or Agriculture related
• Farm management, coffee for 5 years is preferred
• Strong agriculture project management, value chain development, and contract farming skills
• Excellent leadership and management skills, Ms. Office, and Excellent English written-spoken

- Commitment to KOFI mission, vision, and core values including productivity, innovation, professionalism, integrity and customer satisfaction Mechanical Specialist Skills & Knowledge

• Proven experience as a maintenance mechanic, technician, or similar role
• Strong knowledge of mechanical components, hydraulics, pneumatics, and, often, electrical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Physical stamina to lift heavy equipment and in, on, and around machinery.
• Relevant technical training or certification (e.g., HVAC, millwright) is a plus.