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

JOB DETAILS:
Block Managers Tomatoes and Onions
Job Description
Block managers are accountable for the production of a crop in the specific block in a pivot. A pivot is divided into four (4) blocks. A Block Manager is assigned single or multiple blocks under a pivot (20-50hectares).

Key Responsibilities
• Production of year-round, high-quality fresh Tomatoes/onions in line with our clients product demand planning
• From land preparation and planting through the crop production process to harvest up to packhouse level.
• Implementation of the advice given by the Agronomy team for irrigation and nutrition/crop protection.
• A key focus on harvest team management and personnel management of up to 250 harvesters for tomatoes and additional support staff daily.
• Yearly and seasonal crop production planning, in line with our clients demand planning and quality specifications with a current planting program of 6 ha of Tomatoes every week. All grown under centre pivot irrigation
• Training and development of the 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 7 years direct accountability for production of crops on an acreage of 25 – 50ha, within the fresh produce industry,">

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To Apply Click Here

All Jobs

QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION