Production Manager- Flowers- Timau

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Out of a small trial project growing tomatoes, the concept of AAA Growers was born. Initially, setup in conjunction with the lending arm of the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), as a micro finance orientated project, today, AAA Growers is one of the leading exporters of premium & prepared vegetables from Kenya.

JOB SUMMARY

Role: StaffTo ensure that the field managers working in the section allocate daily work targets to staff and record performance of all team membersTo ensure that all labour in the section is effective and efficient and that all staff achieve the recommended daily tasks.To maintain staff discipline and welfare in accordance with the company policy.PlanningTo plan all the farm/section operations for the month, week, and day in consultation with the farm manager.To ensure that all crop husbandries ie land preparation, planting, weeding, irrigation and spraying etc are done to the highest possible standard.To confirm all picking predictions done by picking supervisors.To ensure that produce is picked on time, handled carefully and is of high quality in accordance with the packhouse standards.To co-ordinate produce shading and transport to the packhouseTo communicate with packhouse daily and make  regular visit to confirm quality issuesAudits/ standardsTo ensure the company field operations adhere to customer standards (as per audit guidelines)Handle and address any deviation on standards (customer responsesRecord keepingTo ensure that various team leaders, scouts and supervisors keep accurate records of all operations carried out in the section.IrrigationTo check and plan irrigation according to weather and stage of each cropMonitor flashing on weekly basis on drippers and main linesChecking EC/PH gets into the crop in consultation with the farm managerTo make sure irrigation maintenance records are updated.Crop ProtectionFollow up with scarab scouting system to make sure pest and diseases are identified at early stagesProgram spray with the person in charge of spray in consultation with the farm managerRecords of scouting and spray are updated as required daily/weekly/monthly.Calibration records of spray pump and nozzlesRe-entry intervals must be followed as per the chemical classAny other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the immediate supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIRED SKILLS

Communication, Agriculture and natural resources, Soil management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree