Vacancies at Corporate Staffing

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 any 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.