Are you a professional seasoned Crop Production Manager who can be accountable for leading a large-scale commercial farming operations in Taveta, if so, then we are looking for you. Our client would like to fill the position of Crop Production Manager Onions.

Complete responsibility for all farm operations relating to Red Bulb onion production, from planting through to post harvest drying.

Key Responsibilities

• Production of year-round, high quality fresh Red Bulb onion in line with our clients product demand planning.
• From land preparation and planting, through the crop production process to mechanized harvest and drying/curing of the onion, using a highly mechanized precision farming approach. 
• Crop production forecasting for the packhouse to relay key information ahead for our clients to manage the sales pipeline more effectively.
• Implementation of the advice given from the Agronomy team for irrigation/nutrition/crop protection.
• Operational management and coordination with the GM and other crop managers to produce weekly work plans.
• Yearly and seasonal crop production planning, in line with our clients demand planning and quality specifications with a current planting program currently of 17 ha of Red Onion every week. All grown under center pivot irrigation.
• Working closely with the clients Value Chain expert for Red Onion Red Bulb onion to produce a world class cropping ‘blueprint’ for our client to replicate in other regions.
• Training and development of the Onion/Tomato team for continual professional improvement
• Retaining good staff working relations and a high standard of Health and Safety.

• 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 mechanized operations is an advantage.

How to apply: If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. The first stage of interviews will be online assessments and then in-person interviews. Please make your application immediately, we are shortlisting on a rolling basis. Only successful candidates will be contacted.