AAA Growers is one of the leading exporters of premium & prepared vegetables from Kenya and the largest commercial grower and exporter of chillies from Kenya. We aim to provide quality products which redefine what innovative, healthy and delicious vegetables should be. AAA Roses (Forest Gate (EPZ) Ltd.) entered the floriculture industry in 2011 and in 20...
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- Contents
- Open Jobs
- Graduate Trainees
- Production Manager – Hippo Farm
- Method of Application
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldAgriculture / Agro-Allied  , Graduate Jobs 
Program objective
- The objective of this program is to equip young minds and fresh graduates with the skills to kick start their career in the above fields. Throughout the program you will receive extensive and exceptional learning and development opportunities. You will have a mentor throughout the program to guide, support and monitor your development.
Your profile
- Diploma/degree in Horticulture, Food science or any other related field.
- Highly ambitious with a passion and in-depth understanding of growing, with an infectious enthusiasm for learning.
- Authentic and knowledgeable about farming and horticulture practice.
- Able to thrive on being able to deliver against demanding deadlines.
- Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
- Strong research, decision making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Awareness of industry trends, threats, technology, and developments.
What We offer
- Hands-on training in crop production, agronomy, packhouse operations, and post-harvest management
- Exposure to global quality and food safety standards
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing company
Deadline for Applications –15th February 2025.
Production Manager – Hippo Farm- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldAgriculture / Agro-Allied 
Job objective
As the Production Manager you will play a critical role in the oversight of Vegetable crop production across the Farm site, holding responsibility for ensuring the right land preparation is achieved before planting for optimum crop establishment. In addition, the Production Manager is the link between the Packhouse and the Field in terms of timely product supply, quantity and quality issues and will lead the team in preparation for farm audits and customer visits. They will also ensure that all customer complaints claims have been effectively investigated and effective root cause established
Your tasks and responsibilities
- Manage irrigation and scheduling of irrigation based on different crop requirements and stages of production while ensuring reduction of water wastage from leaks and over irrigation.
- Lead the agronomy team to ensure that pest control is well managed and all pests and diseases are kept below threshold at all times.
- Direct the Farm’s crop nutrition in terms of implementation of fertilizer plans, composting / manure application and foliar feeding.
- Manage the Field Section Heads working in the section and conduct regular staff performance of all team members.
- Ensure timely crop support, coiling, tucking, stringing and removal.
- Maintain staff discipline and welfare in accordance with Company policies.
- Be in charge of the Health and Safety of all employees.
- Plan all the farm/section operations for the month, week, and day in consultation with the Farm Manager.
- Ensure that all crop husbandries i.e. land preparation, planting, weeding, irrigation and spraying etc. are done to the highest possible standard.
- Ensure that produce is picked on time, handled carefully and is of high quality in accordance with the Packhouse standards.
- Communicate with Packhouse team daily and make regular visit to confirm quality issues.
- Ensure the company field operations adhere to customer standards (as per audit guidelines).
- Handle and address any deviation on standards (customer responses).
- Manage lab our planning and allocations to ensure maximum efficiency as well as staff recruitment
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or Horticulture extensive knowledge and experience in Vegetable production.
- Over 5 years’ hands on experience in a Vegetable/ Horticulture Farm.
- Practical and decisive – understand how an effective and efficiently run growing operation can contribute to stronger overall business profitability.
- Ability to plan and meticulously organize the team to ensure optimum outcomes in adherence to quality, cost, and timeframe parameters.
- Excellent people management and communication skills.
- Ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues across the farm/ company.
- Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
- High moral standing with impeccable integrity.
- Proficient Computer skills in MS Office applications, particularly with Excel.
- Excellent Leadership skills and management skills
- Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
Deadline for Applications –20th February 2025
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to AAA Growers on www.aaagrowers.co.ke to apply