Operations and Quality Administrator - Cut Flowers

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small team in Kenya who manages the direct sourcing of cut-flowers for a well known retailer in the UK. 

You will be working under the guidance of the Flower Procurement Manager.

Job Description:

The position has two focuses:

1. Logistic Administration coverage (shared role)

Assist in creating and amending daily supplier orders and communicating it to suppliers. Liaise with suppliers on supply situation (shortages/extras). Update expected quantities in UK server with latest supplier expected volumes. Verify packing lists and invoices from suppliers for correctness and update UK server with actual loadings. Send daily updates on expected quantities.2. Quality and Technical Management (full focus)Take ownership of quality management, liaising with UK quality department and following through with suppliers on packhouse and farm level. Be the first point of contact for Suppliers and UK on matters of specification and quality. Ensure all Suppliers are in possession of latest specifications and approved variety lists. Liaise with UK Technical and Quality team and ensure issues are followed up with suppliers. Undertake pro-active and focussed inspection of finished product on arrival at cold store to evaluate specification adherence. Assist in administration of Technical Due Diligence information from suppliers.University education in the field of agriculture / horticulturePrevious experience working in the Kenya cut-flower industry, specifically on quality management.Fluent in both spoken and written English and KiswahiliGood command of computers, especially excel an database programsCulture and Attitude for Responsibility and Accountability and Attention to Detail.Self Motivated – able to work independently.Able to work as part of a small teamStrong Communication skills – able to maintain with local Suppliers and UK office.Other

Position is based at JKIA, Nairobi

Flexible approach to the hours of work

Applicants can send a short CV to kenyaposition@gmail.com

Please include a cover letter referring to current and previous work experience as part of the email body text. 

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Early application will be advantageous.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Located in Timau, on the slopes of Mount Kenya, Batian Flowers Ltd is a Farm renowned for its incredibly beautiful roses of unparalleled quality. We are seeking to fill the following positions:-
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The organization

Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in sustainability.

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products.

Sustainability is pivotal to the group’s success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for.

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 22,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.

The organisation is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa and works with 1,200 vegetable out growers and 10,000 tea out growers.

The vacancies below have arisen for dynamic and self focused self starters with a passion for excellence, customers, people development and quality products.

Packhouse Manager - Flowers, Naivasha

The Job

Based in our Naivasha Region, the Packhouse Manager will have the following responsibilities:

providing leadership and direction to the packhouse teams;ensuring flowers are processed as per the customer specifications;maintaining quality product output;packhouse team performance appraisal and development;ensuring profitable use of company property;enforcing health and safety procedures and policies in the packhouse;inspecting packhouse documents to ensure accuracy and consistency at all times; andensure there is efficient product grading and processing.The Person

We require a candidate with the following qualifications:

a graduate from a recognized university preferably in an agricultural related discipline;knowledge of Packhouse operations/ systems management;minimum 3 years experience in a similar role;highly developed team working, communication and interpersonal skillsknowledge of the principles of Kaizen will be an added advantageSpray Supervisors - Flowers, Mt Kenya

The Job

Based in our Mt Kenya Region operations, located at the outskirts of Nanyuki Town, the Spray Supervisors will have the following responsibilities:

monitoring, reporting and instituting control measures on all pests and diseases in the section;training; instructing and instituting follow ups on all plant management activities that drive production;proactive planning of daily activities and work allocation to staff and ensuring efficiency of all agronomic activities on crops;projecting weekly and daily labour requirements, observing attendance and reporting any shortfalls on productivity to management;monitoring the irrigation and fertigation efficiency and advising where alterations are needed for maximum crop production; andEnsuring compliance with Company Health & Safety policies.The Person

We require a candidate with the following qualifications:

a degree in Horticulture/Agriculture with at least 3 years experience in roses/carnations. growing.
Candidates with a Diploma and extensive relevant experience may be considered;monitoring and evaluation skills;highly developed team working, communication and interpersonal skills;excellent record keeping and analytical skills; andknowledge in crop nutrition and pest management will be an added advantage.Senior Scout - Flowers, Mt Kenya

The Job

Based in our Mt Kenya Region operations, located at the outskirts of Nanyuki Town, the Senior Scout will have the following responsibilities:

monitoring and scouting of pests and diseases;reporting and drawing data of infestation, infection and deficiency levels;monitoring efficiency of products used for control measures;monitoring plant growth and behaviour in response of elements of feeding;supervision of IPM approaches to pest and disease management as well as compiling IPM and conventional reports for management for action;verification of pest and disease infestation trends;coordinating with spray/crop supervisors and management on pest and disease control/crop quality;verifying/validating of scouting reports to confirm accuracy and reliability;planning, organising and assigning scout’s duties and instituting on the job training;filing of scouting documents/reports;ensuring management plans/intentions on plant health are implemented in time;facilitating trials on new products prior to commercial use within the farm;ensuring orders for scouting purposes are placed on time.The person

We require a candidate with the following qualifications:

Diploma/Degree in Horticulture/Agriculture;pest & Diseases identification skills;highly developed team working, communication and interpersonal skills;excellent record keeping and analytical skills; andexperience in flower growing will be an added advantage.Application Procedure

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in applying for any of the above positions, please send your CV with a covering letter to the

Human Resources Director,
P.O. Box 10222, Nairobi 00400.

Email: hrd.kenya@finlays.net

to reach not later than 16 September 2011.

Those applicants who will not have heard from us by 1 November 2011 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

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Bilashaka Flowers Ltd is a leading grower and exporter of fresh cut flowers to the European market. We are based 31 kms from Naivasha town along Moi North Lake Road.

The following vacancies have arisen in our establishment.

HR Manager/Internal Auditor

Qualification

A diploma in human resources managementExperience of over five years in a senior Human Resources management position;Good interpersonal and communication skillsMust be conversant with labour/ industrial relationsExperience with certification schemes in floriculture like MPS and KFC-SilverTechnical Manager in production of Roses

Qualification
BSC in horticultureOver five years roses growing experience both in soil and soil-less cultureAt least two year experience with Integrated Pest ManagementAged between 28 – 40 yearsShould be result oriented and capable of working under minimum supervisionHouse girl/Cook (2 posts)

Qualification

Form 4 level education (KCSE Certificate)At least 2 years experience as a house girl/cook preferably with a European familyThose with knowledge of taking care of a small child will have an added advantagePreferably a certificate in cookery/housekeepingPlease send an application letter and a copy of CV to the undersigned to reach the office on or before 20th January 2010.

Bilashaka Flowers Ltd
P.O. Box 2040-20117 , Naivasha

Email: hrm.bilashaka@zuurbier.com

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Bilashaka Flowers Ltd is a leading grower and exporter of fresh cut flowers to the European market. We are based 31 kms from Naivasha town along Moi North Lake Road.

The following vacancies have arisen in our establishment.

HR Manager/Internal Auditor

Qualification
• A diploma in human resources management
• Experience of over five years in a senior Human Resources management position;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be conversant with labour/ industrial relations
• Experience with certification schemes in floriculture like MPS and KFC-Silver

Technical Manager in production of Roses

Qualification
• BSC in horticulture
• Over five years roses growing experience both in soil and soil-less culture
• At least two year experience with Integrated Pest Management
• Aged between 28 – 40 years
• Should be result oriented and capable of working under minimum supervision

House girl/Cook (2 posts)

Qualification
• Form 4 level education (KCSE Certificate)
• At least 2 years experience as a house girl/cook preferably with a European family
• Those with knowledge of taking care of a small child will have an added advantage
• Preferably a certificate in cookery/housekeeping

Please send an application letter and a copy of CV to the undersigned to reach the office
on or before 20th January 2010.
………………
Bilashaka Flowers Ltd
P.O. Box 2040-20117 , Naivasha
Email: hrm.bilashaka@zuurbier.com
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Background

Homegrown is a market leader in the production and processing of flowers and vegetables for export and as part of the larger Flamingo Group their added value products supply markets in the UK, Europe and USA.

The company is one of the largest Flower growers in the world, and as our business is undergoing continual growth and change we continue to look to support and strengthen our team in Kenya.

As a part of these planned changes we are looking for a dynamic and focused self starter to run our flower processing operations in our Naivasha Region.

The Job

The key purpose of the job will be the overall management of the flower processing operations, people and related information in Naivasha, leading and developing a team of motivated professionals and providing guidance and support in order to deliver efficient and effective operations.

This will entail the working with other disciplines like technical and also the effective
management of teams within all pack houses, with regards to costs, efficiencies, quality, processing techniques and cold chain to ensure all process flows, specifications and chill chain are adhered to in order to deliver quality product through the supply chain.

As part of their key responsibilities the successful candidate will:

work with the Flowers General Manager, Technical Manager and local processing teams to develop and deliver an operations plan which meets Group and customer expectations in the delivery of safe, legal, consistent, quality products within all specifications.plan and maintain efficient, and relevant operational, reporting, communication and planning systems in order to measure all necessary aspects of processing efficiencies, cold chain and productivity in line with agreed budgets and KPI’s.plan and develop team within the processing operation that delivers the key objectives with and that there are sound succession and development plans in place to motivate and deliver world class performance.liaise with other departmental managers so as to understand all necessary aspects and needs of their own operations and also to ensure they are fully informed of own team’s objectives, purposes and achievements.ensure activities meet and integrate with organisational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies, general duty of care and the groups longer term sustainability objectives.The Person

The ideal candidate must possess the qualifications / competencies outlined below.

Five years demonstrable senior flowers processing operational and management experience. Experience in serving and dealing with international customers will be a distinct advantage.Experience in devising and implementing business-relevant planning strategy at a senior level. The depth of experience and skills should be such that sound people and line management competence is taken for granted.Self driven, reliant and motivated, being energetic and positive in outlook with hands on and energetic approach in seeing things through to completion.Highly numerate and computer literate.Able to structure a plan, marshal resources, work as a team and deliver on commitments.Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills: persuasive and with the gravitas to gain senior management confidence.Should be a graduate and have experience in the horticultural sector.If you feel you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please send your detailed CV and copies of certificates and testimonials together with a daytime telephone contact to reach the undersigned not later than 12th November 2010.

Human Resources Director
Homegrown (K) Limited
Nairobi Business Park, Unit B
P. O Box 10222-00400, Nairobi

Email: careers.homegrown@f-h.biz

Those who will not have heard from us by 1st December 2010 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Homegrown (K) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer

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