Position Title: Farm Manager – Tea Farm
Industry: Agriculture
Location: Limuru
Gross Salary: Ksh 70,000
Other benefits: House Allowance and Medical Cover
Our client manages a Tea farm in Limuru and they would like to hire a Farm Manager who will be responsible for the management of tea plantation and harvesting activities in order to achieve maximum productivity at minimum costs.
S/He will oversee all daily operations at the farm, harvesting of tea leaves and ensuring good leaf quality is produced.
Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate activities such as planting, pruning, plucking.
- Ensure effective crop husbandry in the farm in order to maximize yield per unit area/bush.
- Advise on weather patterns and appropriate months for pruning and fertilizer application.
- Manage daily plucking/harvesting cycles to maximize on field production.
- Manage labour costs.
- Ensure effective and efficient utilization of farm inputs.
- Ensure that Good Agricultural Practices and best operating practices are implemented and adhered to in the entire supply chain of green leaf from the farm to factory.
- Manage all the transport logistics for the farm.
- Accountable for the delivery of best quality of green leaf to the factory.
- Communicate all field policies and procedures and manage field staff relations.
- Build capacity of supervisors through relevant trainings to maximize on quality and production.
- Ensure implementation of both Local and relevant international regulations as required by the relevant certification bodies.
- Maintaining accurate records, preparing and presenting reports as required.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness Management, or any other related study.
- At least five (5) years progressive work experience in a supervisory role in a tea farm.
- Proven practical agronomic and senior management experience, with a reputable tea firm.
- Direct experience in engaging with stakeholders in an agricultural setup.
- Knowledge of tea certification standards and processes.
- Rain Forest Alliance certification will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Farm Manager – Tea Farm) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke by 15th October 2022.