Agricultural Manager

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for the daily management of agricultural operations, focusing on execution, optimization, and continuous improvement to ensure quality and efficiency. Key Highlights: 1. Daily management of agricultural operations and continuous optimization 2. Critical role in quality, productivity, and operational efficiency 3. Use of digital tools for agronomic and irrigation management **Location: Alentejo, Portugal (on-site)** **Manage and optimize a modern, large-scale olive grove production operation.** **Rabadoa** Rabadoa operates an olive grove estate of approximately 1,100 hectares in the Alentejo region, combining intensive and super-intensive systems. The operation is currently undergoing transformation, with approximately 50% of the area being converted to SHD systems. Activities rely on advanced irrigation infrastructure, modern agronomic practices, and increasing use of digital tools. **The Opportunity** You will be responsible for the daily management of agricultural operations. This is a highly field-oriented role, focused on execution, optimization, and continuous improvement. You will play a critical role in production quality, productivity, and operational efficiency. **Key Responsibilities** * Manage daily agricultural operations * Ensure crop health, productivity, and quality * Support conversion to SHD systems * Plan and implement fertilization and nutrition programs * Supervise crop protection (phytosanitary products) * Monitor and optimize irrigation systems (drip irrigation) * Use digital tools for agronomic and irrigation management * Coordinate field team (~20–25 people) * Ensure operational rigor, recordkeeping, and reporting * Identify and implement efficiency and productivity improvements * Ensure compliance with agricultural and environmental standards **What We Are Looking For** * Degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or related field * Experience in agricultural management or senior agronomy roles * Experience in intensive or irrigated agriculture * Solid knowledge of crop nutrition and protection * Experience with irrigation systems (drip irrigation preferred) * Experience managing operational teams * Comfort using agricultural digital tools * Fluency in Portuguese (English is an asset) Practical profile, detail-oriented, and solution-focused in field problem-solving. **Applications to: geral@rabadoa.pt** Work location: On-site