General / Elite Manager – Summer Flowers
Farm
Full-time
On-site
Nyahururu, Kenya, Kenya
Nyahururu area – Kenya: Our client is looking for a General / Elite Manager - Summer Flowers to join the team.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Budget Monitoring and Management
Labor Management
Asset and Equipment Ownership
Crop Production and Protection
Security, Health, and Safety
Project Management
Policies and procedures
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
- Graduate in Horticulture, floriculture, Agriculture
- 7-10 years’ experience in a propagation Unit in the same capacity
- Excellent leadership and Management skills
- Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player facilitating cross-functional collaboration
- Computer literate
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Valid driver’s license
- Valid passport
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Budget Monitoring and Management
- Prepare the annual budget for the Propagation in conjunction with the company’s General Manager, Finance Manager and Directors in order to operate within these guidelines
- Ensure every order has an LPO attached and resource usage per LPO is monitored and evaluated
- Ensure plastics replacement is managed
- Regularly monitor expenditures and implement cost-saving measures where applicable.
- Prepare financial reports and forecasts for senior management review
Labor Management
- Oversee Day to day Operations at Elite i.e. Rose and Summer flower Propagation as well as Vegetable Nursery.
- Recruit, train, and supervise farm workers, ensuring efficient utilization of labour resources.
- Schedule tasks and allocate responsibilities to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
- Monitor, analyse and intervene on key HR KPIs
- Foster a positive work environment conducive to teamwork, safety, and professional development.
Asset and Equipment Ownership
- Responsible for proper management of all farm assets and equipment, including but not limited to machinery, irrigation systems, and infrastructure in Elite plants ltd.
- Ensure Implementation of preventive maintenance schedules to ensure operational readiness and longevity of assets.
- Proactively coordinate for Procurement of appropriate PPEs, tools, and equipment in order to optimize farm operations.
Crop Production and Protection
- Oversee all aspects of crop production and implement planting schedules to maximize crop yield. Ensure we achieve Quality on Time in Full (QUOTIF) on all our propagation activities.
- Implement sustainable farming practices to optimize yield and quality.
- Monitor crop health and implement pest and disease management strategies.
- Implement irrigation strategies to ensure optimal plant growth and health.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to crop production.
Security, Health, and Safety
- Implement security measures to protect farm assets and mitigate risks.
- Develop and enforce health and safety protocols to minimize risk and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Promote a culture of safety among farm workers through trainings.
Project Management
- Discuss with the senior management to agree on the key projects to focus on for a set period.
- Design, implement and execute projects that run across the main KPI’s (Productivity, Quality, Resource management and workforce) in a timely manner.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks and obstacles, and implement solutions to keep projects on track
Policies and procedures
- Ensure that all general practises and workflows are captured in policies and procedures
- Ensure that all employees within elite plants are up to date on targets and policies in place
- In case of any deviation of a policy ensure CAR’s are issued and there are follow ups to get the process back in line.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the immediate supervisor, manager, or senior management.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted