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  • Posted: Jan 29, 2026
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    AAA Growers is one of the leading exporters of premium & prepared vegetables from Kenya and the largest commercial grower and exporter of chillies from Kenya. We aim to provide quality products which redefine what innovative, healthy and delicious vegetables should be. AAA Roses (Forest Gate (EPZ) Ltd.) entered the floriculture industry in 2011 and in 20...
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    Field Operations Manager- Rumuruti

    Key Responsibilities: 

    Role:   

    Land Preparation and Replanting

    1. Plan and execute land preparation activities, including plowing, tilling, and soil conditioning.
    2. Supervise and ensure timely and effective replanting processes to maximize field productivity.
    3. Closely monitor soil health and liaise with agronomy for improvements

    Events Planning

    1. In coordination with the management, Organize and effectively coordinate all operational aspects for key floral events such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and International Women’s Day.
    2. Coordinate with the marketing team to promote events and increase sales.
    3. Ensure the farm is well-prepared for event-specific demands and activities.

    Roses Trial Management and Budwood Management

    1. Plan and oversee rose trial programs to test new varieties and cultivation techniques.
    2. Monitor the performance of different rose varieties and report findings to the farm director.
    3. Collaborate with agronomists and plant breeders to improve crop yields and quality.
    4. Ensure timely cutting, arrangement, and preparation of budwood for propagation in accordance with set quality standards.
    5. Coordinate with the Propagation Department on collection schedules, ensuring smooth transfer of material without delays
    6. Maintain accurate records of budwood harvested, delivered, and received.

     Flower Transportation

    1. Coordinate the transportation of flowers from greenhouses to the packhouse.
    2. Ensure that flowers are handled with care to prevent damage during transit.
    3. Optimize transportation routes and schedules to meet delivery deadlines.

    Composting Management

    1. Oversee the composting process, ensuring organic waste is efficiently converted into nutrient-rich compost.
    2. Manage the distribution and application of compost to improve soil fertility.

    Stores Management

    1.  Supervise the issuance, receipt, and tracking of field supplies, tools, and inputs.
    2.  Monitor stock levels, ensure timely requisition, and prevent stock-outs or overstocking.
    3. Ensure adherence to inventory management systems and standards.

    Asset and Equipment Ownership

    1. Responsible for proper management of all the tools and equipment within your jurisdictions
    2. Maintain an inventory of all assets and equipment within your jurisdictions.
    3. Ensure Implementation of preventive maintenance schedules to ensure operational readiness and longevity of assets.
    4. Proactively coordinate for the requisitions of appropriate PPEs, tools and equipment in order to optimize your sections operations.

    Labor Management and workforce training

    1. Oversee daily labor deployment and ensure optimal workforce utilization.
    2. Identify training needs and implement programs to enhance staff skills and performance.
    3. Foster a productive work culture that aligns with operational goals.
    4. Ensure Juniors are Compliant to Policies/Procedures and work instructions
    5. To handle disciplinary/grievance cases to you arising from juniors and liaise with Human Resource Department and where possible resolve them amicably while keeping the Human Resource Department informed

    Planning and Coordination

    1. Develop and implement operational plans in alignment with farm goals.
    2. Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless field-to-packhouse integration.
    3. Monitor Team performance Record and report progress to the Farm manager regularly.
    4. Ensure Health and Safety of Employees in the Department
    5. Ensure that the Department always has a Functional Accessible First Aid Boxes near their Workplace

    Plastic management

    1. Install new greenhouse plastics in line with company specifications and agronomy requirements
    2. Ensure correct fitting, stretching, and sealing of plastics to avoid leaks, sagging, or damage
    3. Replace torn, damaged, or worn-out plastics promptly.
    4. Maintain safety standards during installation, ensuring use of proper tools and PPE.
    5. Work closely with supervisors to plan installation schedules in line with crop cycles

    Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    1. Achieve 100% compliance to events planning and schedules
    2. 100% labor utilization (not more than 2.5% OT, all planned leaves finished, clocking in time)
    3. Timely transportation and delivery of flowers  to the packhouse with not more than 1% mechanical damage
    4. Achieve >85% implementation of preventative maintenance schedule and ensure <3% downtime due to equipment failure.
    5. Maximum of 2% deviation from the Operations Budget set
    6. Staff Training and Retention within your Department/Section. Achieve 85% workforce training and retention score/quarter.

    Reporting Metrics

    1. Inventory report indicating stock levels, shortages and requisitions  - Monthly
    2. Land preparation and replanting report - Monthly
    3. Weekly CARs Report with root cause and action plan - Weekly
    4. Monthly Labor and Turnover report – Monthly
    5. Monthly Inventory report – Weekly
    6. Equipment Maintenance report – TWICE A MONTH

    Job Specification

    1. Graduate in Horticulture, floriculture, Agriculture
    2. 5-10 years’ experience in Flower Farm operation  in the same capacity
    3. Excellent leadership and Management skills
    4. Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player facilitating cross-functional collaboration

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to AAA Growers on www.aaagrowers.co.ke to apply

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