Block Managers - Tomatoes and Onions at Twiga Foods

Twiga Foods is looking for suitable candidates to fill the position of a Block Manager - Tomatoes and Onions. The role holder will be accountable the production of a crop in specific block in a pivot. A pivot is divided into 4 blocks. A Block Manager is assigned a single or multiple blocks under a pivot.

Key Responsibilities

• Production of year round, high quality fresh Tomatoes/onions in line with Twiga Foods Limited product demand planning
• From land preparation and planting, through the crop production process to harvest up to packhouse level.
• Implementation of the advice given from the Agronomy team for irrigation/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. Onion harvesting is mechanised as per the attached video.
• Yearly and seasonal crop production planning, in line with Twiga Foods 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.

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• A bachelor’s degree from a recognized accredited university in Agriculture/horticulture or associated disciplines. BASIS & FACTS qualifications an advantage.
• A valid Kenya driving licence.
• A minimum of 7 years direct accountability for production of crops on an acreage of 25 – 50ha, within the fresh produce industry with relevant experience in Kenya