About the Company
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.
Flamingo is part of Finlays, one of the largest agricultural organizations in East Africa and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swire Group.
The company is one of the largest Lilly growers in the world and as our business is undergoing continual growth and change, an exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Production Manager to work as part of our Lilies production team in our Mt Kenya Region operations situated at the outskirts of Nanyuki Town.
The Job
Reporting to the Lilies Production Manager, the key responsibilities for the Assistant Manager include: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.
Flamingo is part of Finlays, one of the largest agricultural organizations in East Africa and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swire Group.
The company is one of the largest Lilly growers in the world and as our business is undergoing continual growth and change, an exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Production Manager to work as part of our Lilies production team in our Mt Kenya Region operations situated at the outskirts of Nanyuki Town.
The Job
- profitable production of lilies, achieving the highest targets possible with respect to volume, quality and consistency of supply while operating within the industry standards including general policies and procedures;
- plant establishment, crop husbandry and post harvest handling upto delivery of exportable product to the packhouse;
- ensuring correct pest and disease identification by scouts, evaluation of scout reports for planning and implementing crop protection control strategies;
- advising on specific crop harvesting procedures, cultural techniques with the aim of maximising production while conforming to product specifications and market requirements;
- ensuring all planting programmes are followed and completed within set timelines;
- monitoring of all farm costs and overheads to ensure compliance with budgetary provisions;
- ensuring a skilled, efficient, engaged and highly effective production team;
- PH/ EC management.
The person
The ideal candidate will meet the following minimum specifications:
The ideal candidate will meet the following minimum specifications:
- Degree in horticulture/agriculture or related studies;
- At least 2 years experience with experience in crop/flowers husbandry;
- Excellent communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
- Track record of success in flower production and people management;
- Experience with lilies will be an added advantage.
If 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 30th April 2010.
Human Resources Director
Homegrown (K) Limited
Nairobi Business Park, Unit B
P.O Box 10222-00400, Nairobi
careers.homegrown @ f-h.biz
Those who will not have heard from us by 1st June 2010 should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Finlays - Homegrown (K) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer
Human Resources Director
Homegrown (K) Limited
Nairobi Business Park, Unit B
P.O Box 10222-00400, Nairobi
careers.homegrown @ f-h.biz
Those who will not have heard from us by 1st June 2010 should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Finlays - Homegrown (K) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer
