Summit Recruitment & Search was established in 2009 to address the recruitment, mass recruitment, executive search, outsourcing and training needs of companies based in Kenya or wanting to enter the Kenyan, East African, South African and African market. We have a leading proven track record in our field in South Africa, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Nigeria, Zambia, Ghana and many other African countries. We are able to advise on market trends, training requirements, prevailing salaries and offer a complete HR Solution where necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery, through appropriate plans and in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures, the vision, mission, and objectives of the Group
• Maximize yields using best in industry practices to achieve business plan & budget targets!
• Ensure that all input costs are maintained & within budget target.
• Guide, mentor and empower farm managers at the farms to ensure smooth, efficient, sustainable, and profitable operations.
• Ensure all farm managers have the necessary skills, competencies, and motivation to deliver the company’s vision and achieve budgets sustainably without compromising the quality.
• In consultation with the MD prepare annual business and operations plan/budget, including capital expense budgets and present the same to the Board for approval.
• Constantly endeavour to innovate and improve the processes with cost reduction in mind.
• Ensure that all farms maintain audit standards such as Fairtrade, ETI, etc.
• Managing Farm equipment and assets in good condition with regular servicing of the same.
• To set targets and goals with measurable KPI’s for all farm & production managers.
• Oversee adherence to laid down production, harvesting and post-harvest codes of practice.
• Direct the planning and managing of farm operations and farm business administration.

Qualifications:

• Degree / Higher Diploma in Agriculture / Horticulture
• Minimum of eight years’ experience working in the Fruit growing industry, preferably with Avocado
• Experienced in the use of drip & computerized irrigation / fertigation systems.
• Efficient, diligent, meticulous, analytical and thrives under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to have impact on business results.
• Good verbal and written communication skills