REA Vipingo Agriculture Production Manager Job in Kenya

REA Vipingo Plantations Limited, a company listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange is the largest sisal fibre producer in Africa and operates large scale estates in both Kenya and Tanzania.

REA Vipingo Plantations Limited wishes to recruit a 
Manager to oversee sisal production operations on one of its larger Kenyan Plantations.

Candidates should have at least 5 years management experience in the plantation or horticulture industries and should be aged between 35 and 45 years.

The Production Manager is responsible for daily production and other activities in the field and factory and for the adherence to controls and targets through close communication with all levels of employees but in particular supervisory staff.

The post will involve the organisation and management of a large number of people, short and long term planning and an understanding of production chain management, of which practical experience is essential.

Experience of sisal growing is not necessary but experience with and training in agrochemicals, pest management, health & safety and environmental management would be a distinct advantage.

The ideal candidate will be a university graduate, preferably with a degree in Agriculture or a related field, with at least five years combined Supervisory and Management experience on a large scale farm or processing facility.

He/she must have excellent communication skills and experience in dealing with large groups of employees and their union representatives and have the ability to analyse statistics and produce reports.

This is an excellent opportunity within an expanding and ambitious multinational group for a motivated and capable individual. Remuneration is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

Applications should be sent together with a detailed CV to:

The Managing Director
REA Vipingo Plantations Limited
P.O. Box 17648 Nairobi - 00500

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