Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Crop Production Manager Onions
Complete responsibility for all farm operations relating to Red Bulb onion production, from planting through to post harvest drying.

Key Responsibilities
• Production of year-round, high quality fresh Red Bulb onion in line with our clients product demand planning.
• From land preparation and planting, through the crop production process to mechanized harvest and drying/curing of the onion, using a highly mechanized precision farming approach.
• Crop production forecasting for the packhouse to relay key information ahead for our clients to manage the sales pipeline more effectively.
• Implementation of the advice given from the Agronomy team for irrigation/nutrition/crop protection.
• Operational management and coordination with the GM and other crop managers to produce weekly work plans.
• Yearly and seasonal crop production planning, in line with our clients demand planning and quality specifications with a current planting program currently of 17 ha of Red Onion every week. All grown under center pivot irrigation.
• Working closely with the clients Value Chain expert for Red Onion Red Bulb onion to produce a world class cropping ‘blueprint’ for our client to replicate in other regions.
• Training and development of the Onion/Tomato team for continual professional improvement
• Retaining good staff working relations and a high standard of Health and Safety

Qualifications
• A degree in Agriculture/horticulture or associated disciplines. BASIS & FACTS qualifications an advantage. A valid Kenya driving license.
• Skill level: A minimum of 5 years at Managerial level, preferably within the fresh produce industry with relevant experience in Kenya. Vegetable production with a high level of mechanized operations is an advantage.">

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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