To oversee and manage the end-to-end production of fresh cut roses, ensuring optimal plant health, productivity, quality, and consistency in line with customer expectations and export market standards. The role requires strong technical knowledge, people leadership, and hands-on decision-making to deliver efficient, sustainable, and profitable production cycles.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Crop Production
Management
- Plan,
implement, and monitor the full rose crop cycle, including planting,
pruning, pest/disease control, irrigation, nutrition, and harvesting.
- Ensure
consistent flower quality in terms of stem length, bud size, color, and
vase life across all varieties.
- Manage and
optimize greenhouse environment (ventilation, humidity, shading) in
coordination with climate control or irrigation teams.
- Drive the
adoption of best agronomic practices, IPM (Integrated Pest Management),
and postharvest handling protocols.
- Staff
Management & Supervision
- Lead and
supervise greenhouse supervisors, section heads, and field workers to
ensure adherence to work plans and quality standards.
- Conduct daily
briefings, performance monitoring, and continuous training for
- the production
team.
- Foster a
culture of ownership, efficiency, and accountability at every production
level.
- Planning &
Reporting
- Develop and
execute weekly and monthly production plans based on forecast, export
demand, and seasonal variations.
- Maintain
accurate production data: yield/bed/day, disease incidence, labor
utilization, and resource usage.
- Submit timely
reports on crop status, performance vs. targets, and improvement plans.
- Quality &
Compliance
- Work closely
with QA and Packhouse teams to ensure flowers meet export specifications.
- Monitor for and
respond promptly to quality deviations, pest/disease outbreaks, or abiotic
stress.
- Ensure
production complies with certification standards: GLOBALG.A.P., KFC, MPS,
Fairtrade, etc.
- Resource
Management & Efficiency
- Optimize use of
inputs: water, fertilizers, chemicals, labor, and greenhouse
infrastructure.
- Ensure proper
irrigation scheduling, fertigation mixes, and scouting routines.
- Drive
improvements in yield per m², productivity per worker, and cost-perstem.
Qualifications
& Experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Floriculture, or related field
- Minimum 5–7
years experience in cut flower production management, preferably in roses
- Strong
knowledge of greenhouse crop production, pest and disease control, and
postharvest handling
- Familiarity
with global market standards and export protocols for roses
Skills
& Competencies:
- Strong
leadership and people management skills
- Results-driven
with excellent planning and organizational ability
- High attention
to crop detail and quality standards
- Good knowledge
of climate control systems, irrigation technology, and IPM
- Proficient in
Microsoft Excel, crop data systems, and basic analytics
- Fluent in
English and Kiswahili; local language a plus
How to
Apply
Send your CV and cover letter
to: susan.hrm@btfgroup.com
Deadline for Applications: 05th July 2025.
