Essuah Francis

Agricultural supervisor with 4 years experience managing open-field and green house production at Dzah farms and LAMONJECA. Skilled in crop management, team supervision, and operating sprinkling machines and rain hose irrigation systems, Background in food processing and production supervision with strong skills in quality control, record keeping, and cost management. Focused on maximizing yield, reducing crop loss, and maintaining safe, efficient farm operations

Farm Manager - DZAH Farms

(2024-01 - 2026-12)

• Manage 2 years of open-field habenero production, overseeing planting, crop care, and harvesting schedules
• Operate and schedule irrigation using sprinkling machines and rain hose systems to ensure consistent soil moisture and water efficiency
• Supervise 5 seasonal workers; improved labor efficiency by organizing daily tasks and monitory output
• Implement integrated pest and disease management, reducing crop loss through early scouting and targeted control
• Maintain detailed farm records for planting, spraying, irrigation and harvest to meet buyer traceability requirements
• Liaise with buyers to ensure proper grading, packing, and timely delivery of production

Green House Supervisor - LAMONJECA AQUA CULTURE AND AGRO FARMS

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

• Assisted in daily operations of Habanero pepper, ensuring optimal growing conditions for maximum yield
• Monitored and maintained precise temperature, humidity and light levels to promote healthy plant growth
• Watered, fertilized, and pruned habanero pepper plants to optimize growth and reduce disease susceptibility
• Implemented integrated pests management (IPM) strategies to minimize pest infestation and reduce chemical usage
• Collaborated with the greenhouse team to identify and address any issues or concerns, ensuring prompt resolution
• Developed knowledge of habanero pepper cultivation best practices and applied this expert to improve crop quality
• Working hand in hand with the Agronomist in approving weekly and monthly EC, Ph tests and approving scouting sheets
• Application of nutrients, both foliar and irrigation base on standard measurements
• Collaborated with farm staff to implement best practices and improve pond management
• Assisted with harvesting and grading tilapia
• Observed fish behavior and report any signs of stress, disease, or parasites to management

Supervisor - KIES Maddox Agro

(2012-01 - 2014-12)

Fruit processing and beverage production

• Supervise 25 production staff, assigning daily tasks and ensuring output targets were met
• Oversaw fruit intake and processing, cutting spoilage through improved handling and storage procedures
• Maintained production and quality records for traceability and regulatory compliance
• Coordinated equipment maintenance to minimize downtime during peak processing periods

Production Supervisor - Nanochem Ghana

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

Soaps and sachet water production

• Managed daily operations for a 10 person team, including shift planning and performance monitoring
• Implemented inventory control for raw materials and finished goods reducing waste
• Enforced safety and hygiene protocols in line with regulatory standards
• Analyzed weekly production data to identify bottlenecks and improve workflow efficiency

Production Assistant - JT Industries

(2016-01 - 2019-12)

Non-carbonated beverage production

• Supported high-volume production lines, ensuring consistent quality and output
• Monitored raw materials usage and assisted with stock management to prevent shortages
• Conducted quality checks and reported deviations for corrective action
• Work with maintenance team t keep equipment clean safe and operational

Bsc. - Materials Science and Engineering - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, KNUST (2005-01 - 2009-12)

Senior Secondary Certificate Examination - S.S.S.C.E - St. Martins Secondary School, Nsawam (2001-01 - 2004-12)