Our
client an investment holding company that is a major Provider of Natural
Sweeteners to the global food and beverage industry are looking to recruit a Production
/ Area Manager.
Location: Nakuru, Kenya
The
ideal candidate must have exceptional people skills and has the ability to
interact with growers and form healthy relationships.
Key
Responsibilities;
- Development
of viable trial sites on commercial farming enterprises.
- Direct
regular communication with growers.
- Developing
operational areas with the intention of upscale in crop size.
- Managing
technical assistance personnel situated in areas of operation.
- Regular
progress reporting.
- Agribusiness
networking.
- Farm
scouting for the introduction of commercial stevia production.
- Agronomic
information communication.
- Land
preparation, field layout, irrigation scheduling and crop establishment.
- Nutrition,
yield analysis, harvest processes and drying processes.
Qualifications;
- Agricultural
/ horticultural degree or related qualifications.
- Minimum
of 5 years experience as a manager in a horticultural export company.
- Experience
with agricultural inputs sales, extension officer experience would be
beneficial.
- In-depth
knowledge of all horticultural requirements on high value crops.
- Must
be willing to relocate.
- Experience
in managing projects of over 100 hectares (HA).
- Experience
in farm mechanization.
- Good
interpersonal & communication skills.
- In-depth
knowledge of the agricultural regions in Kenya.
- Computer
literate.
- A
team player with high integrity.
Monthly
gross salary: Ksh.
100,000/= (Approx. 1,000 USD)
Deadline: 15th June 2016
Applications:
To apply, please follow the link:
Deadline: 15th June 2016
Applications:
To apply, please follow the link:
http://bit.ly/1Ob0hfJ
Summit Recruitment & Training,
Summit Recruitment & Training,
Blixen
Court, Karen Road,
Karen.
We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.
We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.