Crop Production Manager Tomatoes at Dorbe-Leit Solutions Limited

Job Description

Complete responsibility for all farm operations relating to Tomato production, from planting to post harvest up to packhouse level.

Key Responsibilities

• Production of year-round, high quality fresh Tomatoes in line with our clients 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.
• Crop production forecasting for the packhouse to relay key information ahead for our clients to manage the sales pipeline more effectively.
• Operational management and coordination with the GM and other crop managers to produce weekly work plans.
• A key focus on harvest team management and personnel management of up to 250 harvesters 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 center pivot irrigation.
• Working closely with the clients Value Chain expert for Tomatoes to produce a world class cropping ‘blueprint’ for our clients to replicate in other regions.
• 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 5 years at Managerial level, preferably within the fresh produce industry with relevant experience in Kenya. Vegetable production with a high level of hand harvesting operations is an advantage