Assistant Grading Manager - Roses

• Assist the grading manager in the implementation of all activities relating to post-harvest handling and dispatch of flowers.
• Provide an oversight role for the activities/performance of grading supervisors, quality controllers and clerks;
• In conjunction with the grading manager, complete weekly and annual performance appraisals for all grading supervisors, quality controllers and clerks and discuss the same with the managing director,
• Regular Monitoring of the harvested crop to evaluate crop cultural practices and crop health status with regard to pests, Diseases, and Crop Nutrition,
• Confirm daily attendance of workers and ensure reporting times and stipulated working hours are adhered to,
• Oversee the grading supervisors, quality controllers and clerks to ensure the quality standards are adhered to.
• In liaison with the grading manager prepare work plans for the grading, packing and dispatch of flowers and ensure implementation of the same within stipulated timeframes,
• Prepare and/or review production forecast vs actual graded flowers per variety and submit to the manager while doing a follow-up to confirm all data capture and data entry is accurate.
• Communicate with production teams daily and make regular visit to confirm quality issues
• In conjunction with the grading manager and the sales teams, receive, confirm and process customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring the highest quality standards are maintained with all customers.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the management

JOB SPECIFICATION

1. Degree in Floriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, and/or Agriculture Sciences.

2. Working experience in commercial flower farming and have at least six (6) years of working experience packhouse operations;

3. Of the six (6) years’ experience, atleast two (2) years must have been at senior supervisor/assistant manager level.

4. The ideal candidate must in addition have post-harvest experience including harvesting, cooling, grading, packaging, and shipping of flowers.

Other Skills and Competencies:

• Strong people management skills, Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Must be a good communicator, good problem-solving skills and a team player
• Proficiency in record keeping, data analysis and computer skills.