Job Purpose
To provide leadership in production of high quality Avocados for export, run the Avocados nursery and processing
Responsibilities
Production
Manage Avocados processing pack house.
Manage Avocados and other planted nursery.
Manage production costs through increasing efficiency, improving production systems and procedures
Manage staff performance and productivity through performance appraisals, training needs assessment, training and motivation for maximum output
Manage production compliance requirements by ensuring certification standards are adhered to by the organization.
Project Management
Oversee the transfer of Avocados nursery from Sololo Farm to Equator Avocados new site.
Oversee construction of offices and building for the Avocados processing plant.
Clearing, fencing and bringing other services to the new Equator Avocados site.
Nursery Management:
Oversee all the activities/ infrastructure within the nursery section
Sourcing of the root and mother stock materials, potting, planting and grafting of scions
General plant health hygiene, fertilization and pest control activities
Community outreach program
Work closely with the community on out grower program
Demonstrating and training of good practices to selected farmers in the out grower program
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Agronomy or related course from a recognized institution
At least 6 years’ managerial experience in Avocado Production pack house management and Nursery management.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Excellent planning skills
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Applications should be recieved latest by 31st July, 2021 addressed to HR Business Partner,Sian Roses Po Box 19169-00501 JKIA Nairobi or via email to recruitment@sianroses.co.ke.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Apply via :
recruitment@sianroses.co.ke