Junior Production Manager

About the role

The Junior Production Manager will lead greenhouse vegetable production, ensuring cost‑effective operations and high‑quality output for AAA Growers in Westlands, Nairobi.

Key responsibilities

• Control production costs, monitor expenditure against budget and implement cost‑saving measures.
• Plan, direct and coordinate all aspects of greenhouse vegetable production, including greenhouse integrity, planting, crop maintenance, harvesting, forecasting, cleanliness and microclimate management.
• Prepare production reports and forecasts for the Farm Manager and Sales teams.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations, lead, train and supervise growers, and allocate work to maximise productivity.
• Monitor KPIs, promote teamwork, safety and professional development.
• Manage tools and equipment, maintain asset inventory and coordinate preventive maintenance, PPE and requisitions.
• Ensure Section Heads work within budget, optimise employee hours, control overtime and plan for demand.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and achieve production predictions within ±5%.

Required profile

• Degree or Diploma in Horticulture, Agriculture or a related field.
• Over 5 years’ experience in greenhouse vegetable crop production in a similar capacity.
• Self‑motivated strategic thinker with strong crisis‑management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic agricultural environment.
• Strong administration, site management and people‑management skills with proven delivery on tight targets.
• Excellent report‑writing skills.