Post-Harvest Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

Are you a professional seasoned Post-Harvest 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 Post-Harvest Manager.

Job Description

Complete responsibility for all post-harvest operations, for grading and packing operations at Taveta for all crops grown.

Key Responsibilities

  • Heading the packhouse team to maintain the high quality fresh Red Onion, Tomatoes and Watermelon in line with our client’s product demand planning.
  • Coordination and implantation of the order process from our clients combined with crop production forecasting from the crop specific managers.
  • Overseeing the mechanized processing lines for each crop.
  • Consistent product quality delivery to customer.
  • Harvest coordination with the crop specific managers and product quality communication feedback to the field harvest teams.
  • Working closely with the clients Value Chain experts for all crops to produce a world class cropping ‘blueprint’ for our clients to replicate in other regions.
  • Training and development of the packhouse team for continual professional improvement.
  • Retaining good staff working relations and a high standard of Health and Safety.

Qualifications

  • A degree in Agriculture or associated disciplines. A valid Kenya driving license.
  • Skill level:  A minimum of 10 years at and export focused (EU/UK) Packhouse Managerial level, within the fresh produce industry with relevant experience in Kenya in a highly mechanized farm.

Additional Information

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.