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WHO’S THE EMPLOYER? One of the leading exporters and producers of premium and prepared vegetables and roses in Kenya. The produce is exported by air all over Europe to many well-known and leading retailers. Part of a multi-site operation with state-of-the-art processing facilities this company is both dynamic and commercially driven to success.
WHAT’S THE INDUSTRY? FARM OPERATIONS (KENYA) Vegetables and Roses
HOW WILL I BE REWARDED? Rewarding salary + benefits package
WHERE IS THE ROLE LOCATED? KENYA
TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE ROLE? To oversee all Farm operations and assure optimal farm efficiency from a compliance and certifications perspective. Responsible for the management of Estate security at all times.
RESPONSIBILITIES-General Manager (FARMS)
- Prepare and maintain Farm budget based on management recommendations for Services
- Oversee each division on the farm, and their Budgets
- Management of Senior staff in each division on the site especially related to production
- Oversee management of workshop staff i.e. allocation of duties
- Maintain staff discipline and welfare in accordance with company policy
- Management of Senior staff
- Coordinate all customer/Audit site visits
- Manager all Record keeping for the site
- Irrigation: Ensure equipment breakdown is kept to an absolute minimum
- Assure Dam maintenance and maximum water retention levels
- Ensure support systems not directly related to field production (buses, tractors…) are fully functional
- Ensure vehicle downtime is kept to an absolute minimum
- Coordinate the movement of any heavy plant machinery between Sites
- Health and Safety: Ensure adherence to compliance and standard measures
- Participate at Farm Welfare Committee Meetings
WHAT QUALITIES DO I NEED?
- Educated to Degree level in Agriculture or relevant field, ideally with technical operations background preferably in the horticultural domain
- 10+ years of experience in Farm Management in Eastern Africa, ideally multi-faceted sites
- Hands-on experience in machinery and farm equipment operations
- Sound people management skills and the ability to maintain good team discipline
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- High integrity and a good understanding of fresh produce
- Ability to make sound business decision and recommendations
WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW?-General Manager (FARMS)
So, we’ve caught your eye with this role? If you’re a great General Manager with a high level of experience and success and want to be part of a team, leading fresh produce operations, we’d love to hear from you! Send us a copy of your latest CV (in complete confidence), a little bit about you and where you want your successful career to head. You can send it directly to us on james@jptrett.com
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