Avocado Manager at Sian Roses

Job Purpose

• We are seeking to recruit a competent, self-driven, and results-oriented individual to provide technical leadership in the production of high-quality avocados for export. The role involves managing production costs and enhancing staff productivity to ensure the company meets its growth, revenue, and profitability targets.

Key Responsibilities
Production Management

• Develop and implement crop production strategies to achieve set targets.
• Prepare and manage the production budget to realize growth, revenue, and profitability goals.
• Optimize production costs by improving efficiency, systems, and procedures.
• Manage pest and disease control through integrated pest management (IPM) using biological, physical, mechanical, cultural, and chemical methods.
• Oversee crop nutrition through best-practice irrigation and fertigation systems.
• Enhance staff performance and productivity through appraisals, training, and motivation.
• Coordinate research and development initiatives, including trials for new varieties, biological agents, chemicals, and innovative growing techniques.
• Ensure compliance with certification and regulatory standards (e.g., NEMA, Fairtrade).
• Coordinate the general administration of the production function in liaison with the General Manager.

Nursery Management

• Oversee all activities and infrastructure within the nursery section.
• Source rootstocks and mother stock materials.
• Supervise potting, planting, and grafting of scions.
• Maintain plant health through effective fertilization, pest control, and hygiene practices.
• Manage nursery inventory, logistics, and quality control.
• Trial and implement new techniques and methodologies to enhance nursery performance.
• Community Outreach Program
• Collaborate with local farmers through the outgrower program.
• Train and demonstrate best agricultural practices to selected farmers.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 6 years’ managerial experience in avocado production and nursery management.
• Strong leadership, planning, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage resources efficiently and achieve production targets.