AAA Growers is one of the leading exporters of premium & prepared vegetables from Kenya and the largest commercial grower and exporter of chillies from Kenya. We aim to provide quality products which redefine what innovative, healthy and delicious vegetables should be.

Summary

• As a QA Manager – Roses Packhouse, you will provide a critical oversight of all Quality control processes and measures in the packhouse as per the quality control manual and standards, to ensure maximum production of quality roses that meet premium requirements.
• You will also assist in implementation of various floriculture programs & Operations across the Flower Packhouses, while ensuring adherence to all standards/certifications – GAP, KFC, MPS.
• Greatness, Responsibility, Openness and Warmth are the values you live and work by.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor quality control mechanism in conformity to the quality manual to ensure production and supply of Quality stems as per client specification.
• Ensure stock management and movement is done as per the set company standards.
• Coordinating implementation of Global GAP and other market standards in the production process of AAA packhouses to ensure good quality and markets’ conforming products.
• Coordinate for product quality and product development. Coordinate for preparation of vase life flowers, conduct vase life analysis for both trials and commercial varieties as per the procedure and come up with a weekly report on upcoming quality issues noted in vase.
• Coordinating different lines for AAA Flowers packhouses.
• Ensure all customer complaints are properly investigated and addressed timely and satisfactorily with clear corrective measures to avoid reoccurrence.
• Conduct Packhouse scheduled visits to cover crop visits, trails, documentation audits and spray programs / pest surveillance.
• Ensure that hygiene and safety standards are maintained in the Roses packhouses.
• Ensure that all Quality activities and processes at the packhouses are done in compliance to principles of ethics, safety, and Integrity standards.
• Managing various trials in the Packhouse together with the Roses Commercial Manager, General Manager – Packhouses and General Manager – Flowers
• Building up of skilled workforce for the field production units through recruitment and training. Prepare and/ or review job descriptions for packhouse staffs.

Your profile

• Graduate in Horticulture, Floriculture, Agriculture or Environmental Science.
• 5-7 years’ experience in a Flower Industry preferably Roses Production.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar or related position.
• Relevant experience in occupational health and safety, environmental, Global Gap, KFC and MPS auditing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Standards and Internal Auditing skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent leadership skills and management skills.
• Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player. facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office applications, particularly with Excel.