Tea Farm Manager Jobs in Kenya

Tea Farm Manager Jobs in Kenya

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 an y 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

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