Farm Assistant Manager Job in Kenya

Kentegra Pyrethrum Company Limited located in Nakuru is looking to recruit a Farm Assistant Manager.

This position will be based in Lanet.

The key responsibilities for this role include:-

·  Support the Nursery Manager in day to day running of nursery operations.

·  Support in planning and implementing flower production strategies.

·  Preparation of staff payrolls and updating all operations and financial records.

·  Maintain and update all farm inventories.

·  Coordinate store operations and ensure stock taking is up to date.

·  Plans and supervise all farm activities including planting, weeding, harvesting.

·  Examine and scout for pests and diseases in the field and implementing the appropriate measures

·  Ensure efficient labor utilization, hours and performance.

·  Train the field staff on all farm operations.

·  Oversee the implementation of safety and health standards in the nursery.

·  Inspect farm buildings and equipment, ensuring routine maintenance is carried out and repairs are made when necessary.

·  Resolves any conflicts or issues among the field staff to their satisfaction.

·  Ensures that field staff adhere to the set farm standard operating procedures.

Qualifications, skills and work experience required for this role:-

·  Proven experience in a busy farm.

·  Ability to manage a large team of farm casuals.

·  Good Interpersonal and Communication skills.

·  Experience in reporting skills.

·  Excellent analytical, creative and presentation skills.

·  Excellent decision making and organizational skills.

·  Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively.

·  Motivated and self-driven.

·  Proficiency in MS Office and database skills.

·  Proficiency with field data collection tools and systems.

Please apply only if you fulfil these requirements, please email your application as one word/pdf
document with the title Farm Assistant Manager to info@kentegrabiotech.com by 28th January 2023.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.