Propagation Manager
Sian Roses is one of the leading Kenyan Producers of high quality roses and calla lilies in East Africa.
At Sian Roses we are Fair-trade certified and we pay great
attention to the welfare of our employees and community in which we operate
through involvement of a number of CSR activities in which we engage.
We are seeking to recruit a Propagation Manager who is a team player with excellent interpersonal skills, Effective communication and negotiation skills.
Must be pro-active and demonstrate ability to work and meet set
targets consistently.
The job
The prime objective of role is to ensure that the propagation unit produces high quality plants that meet the highest expectations of our customers.
The key responsibilities
- Propagation
of plants by overseeing the activities in the grafting, propagation,
hardening and root stock areas.
- Coordinate
schedule of plant orders and deliveries to the schedule and send to the
customers and liaise with the customers on the issues related to the
plants.
- Ensure
that the propagation targets are met; quality, reject rates, success
rates.
- Develop
programmes for the root stock to ensure availability throughout the
season.
- Crop
protection: Developing and implementing effectively the Company Integrated
Crop Management Systems (ICM).
- Climatic
control: Ensure that all climatic controls are okay.
- Crop
nutrition: Develop and implement the drenching, misting and feeding
programmes
- Ensure
audit compliance in areas related to GAPs and environmental audits
- Managing
propagation teams and ensuring that all employees in propagation are
trained on their responsibilities.
- Preparation
of propagation budget, implementation and control.
- Preparation
of Propagation reports/ Developing and ensuring the propagation QMS manual
is in place and up to date.
- Responsible
for the safety and maintenance of all equipments and facilities in the
unit.
Requirements
- Degree
in Horticulture/Agriculture.
- 3
years working experience in roses growing and propagation
- Proficiency
in MS office packages
Added advantage if one has;
- BASIS
and FERTs certification
- Experience
in the industry certification audits.
Application.
Qualified applicants are required to send letters of application, CVs and testimonials with at least 2 professional referees to:
Group Human Resources Manager – Sian Roses
P.O. Box 15139 – 00509
Nairobi Kenya or
Email:pm@sianroses.co.ke
Closing date for the application is: July 27, 2012
