Assistant Production Manager – Sisal Plantation, Kibwezi

About the role

A well-established sisal plantation with operations in Kenya and Tanzania is recruiting an Assistant Production Manager to be based at its Kibwezi plant. The successful candidate will plan, organize and oversee daily farming operations, and must be practical and understand agricultural machinery and crop husbandry.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect all fields related to sisal production with an intensive crop scouting program and advise the Production Manager through a weekly crop report.
• Supervise planting, spraying, harvesting and other operations related to sisal production, as advised by the Production Manager.
• Where necessary, identify and train a crop scouting team and maintain a systematic program going forward.
• Prepare monthly management reports for the General Manager and Production Manager, emphasizing KPIs.
• Assist in the management and maintenance of equipment and buildings associated with sisal operations.
• Ensure plants, machinery and vehicles are kept in good, safe working order and serviced as required, and monitor replacement needs.
• Take responsibility for health and safety in seed potato operations.

Required profile

• Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science or a related field would be beneficial.
• Previous experience in agricultural production or farm management.
• Experience coordinating work programs, assigning responsibilities and ensuring productivity.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in agriculture and the ability to enforce safe working practices.
• Must hold a driving licence and be able to ride a motorbike.

Required skills

• Crop scouting techniques, planting, spraying and harvesting practices.
• Familiarity with budgeting, reporting and staff management systems.