Crop Production Managers (Onions and French Beans) Jobs Opportunity in Kenya June 2014
Our client is in the Horticultural Industry currently recruiting Crop Production Managers
Responsibilities:
- Manage production o f Onions and French Beans on the Farm.
- Direct employeess in day-to-day production needs.
- Plan, harvest, pack and deliver
- Help coordinate on-farm activities
- Maintain farm records and budgets, and make these accessible for beginning farmers.
- Maintain inventory of tools and seeds and make purchases as needed.
- Work with the Equipment Coordinator to maintain farm equipment and tools.
- Operate farm machinery including tillers, tractors and mowers.
- Maintain and develop relationships with local restaurants and grocers to open additional markets for farm produce.
- Provide on-the-job training to new staff members
- Perform other reasonable job related duties as assigned
- Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in vegetable production
- Familiarity with all aspects of production, including propagation, irrigation, cultivation, harvest, packing and marketing
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience in supervising employees
- Experience working with diverse cultures
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage schedule independently
Preferred Qualifications:
- Diploma/Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture or in related field
- 5- 8 years Experience in Vegetable production
If you feel you fit the above role,please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke