Tea Estate Manager at Human Asset Consultants Ltd
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee all field activities including pruning, weeding, fertilizer application, and soil pH adjustments.
- Manage sustainable agronomic practices to optimize yields.
- Ensure effective use and maintenance of field equipment.
- Conduct forestry audits and implement eucalyptus maintenance and felling programs.
- Monitor production, weather data, and quality reports.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, labour, and environmental standards.
- Manage estate-level administration, staff affairs, and community relations.
- Develop and manage estate budgets aligned with corporate strategy.
- Conduct cost analysis and implement cost optimization strategies.
- Ensure timely reporting on financial and field performance.
- Maintain internal control systems to safeguard assets.
- Supervise estate staff and enforce company policies.
- Promote staff development through training and mentorship.
- Implement strategies to enhance Tea and Forestry output.
- Maintain production standards in line with industry benchmarks.
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, or Horticulture.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Tea, Coffee, or Horticulture.
- Proven leadership experience in commercial plantation management.
- Strong knowledge of agricultural practices and basic financial management.
- Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
- High integrity and ability to work independently.
- Proficient in the use of farm management technology and tools.
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