Head of Section - Nairobi, Kenya - AAA Growers

Description

AAA Growers is one of the leading exporters of premium & prepared vegetables from Kenya and the largest commercial grower and exporter of chillies from Kenya.

We aim to provide quality products which redefine what innovative, healthy and delicious vegetables should be.
Summary

As a Head of section, you are responsible for proper crop management and crop husbandry, pest and disease control, Harvesting and effective labor management in order to ensure maximum production of quality roses that meet premium requirements.

Greatness, Responsibility, Openness and Warmth are the values you live and work by.
Your tasks and responsibilities

Ensure that harvesting is done procedurally and as per cut stage requirements. Ensure staff are well trained and understand cut stage requirements.
Ensure proper handling and management of the harvested stems to avoid wilting and quality compromise.
Ensure prediction of rose varieties is done accurately on daily and weekly basis. Deviation should be at least +/-5%.

Ensure that staff are well trained on all greenhouse cultural activities and ensure that proper follow-up is done to realize/monitor training ROI.

Ensure that showering/humidification of greenhouses is done accordingly without fail to maintain quality of crop.

Ensure that Crops grown in the greenhouse are well supported and well balanced in terms of foliage by ensuring that staggering rules are well followed.

Health Safety and environment management; making sure that your allocated
Section/greenhouse is compliant with all health, safety and environmental regulations.
Labour & budget Management; responsible for using the resources (human/financial) in a most efficient as well as effective way

Your profile

Degree/Diploma in Horticulture, Floriculture or Agriculture
3 years' experience in Horticulture or production industry
1 year experience in a similar or related position
Relevant experience in Roses Production
Team player who creates top-down working relationship with general workers and management.
Good communication skills
Possess good analytical skills Good Command of the English language, both verbal and written.
Proficient Computer skills in MS Office applications, particularly with Excel