Production and Post-Harvest Management Graduate Trainees

Rift Valley roses (K) Ltd is a rose flower producing and exporting farm, located in Naivasha. We specialize in producing a diverse array of premium quality roses, ensuring that every bloom we grow meets the highest standards of quality. We strive to be a leader in the global flower farming industry delivering blooms that brighten the world.

The Job

We are looking for Production and Post-Harvest Management Graduate Trainees to join our Production and Post-Harvest Departments. This is a one-year program.

Your Role

Reporting to the Production Manager and Post-Harvest Manager, the key results areas for these roles are;

I. Both roles

• Plan staffing, monitor staff performance, plan and oversee training to ensure daily staff target achievement is optimized.
• Ensure that the industry code of practice is observed and necessary certification acquired/renewed.
• Ensure Health and Safety is maintained to ensure safety of staff and environment
• In the spirit of KAIZEN, ensure all SOPs are continuously reviewed and improved to optimize efficiency.
• Perform any other duties allocated by the management.

II. Specific to Production

• Ensure crop production meets the budget on number of exportable stems.
• Ensure crop production meets the set budget on average length of exportable stems.
• Ensure crop production is below budget on rejection percentage.
• Monitor and report any nutritional challenges to the irrigation team and your supervisor.
• Ensure crop husbandry is carried out correctly and timely.
• Ensure maintenance related challenges such as blown plastics, leakages, etc are reported and followed up to ensure they are sorted promptly.
• In liaison with the Production Manager prepare weekly production forecasts

III. Specific to Post -Harvest

• Ensure that flowers are graded and exported according to customer specifications.
• Monitor and manage the cold-chain to optimize flower vase life and quality.
• In liaison with the production department, prepare weekly shipment forecasts and share with shipping agents.
• Keep daily stem reconciliation record.
• Study daily grade out summaries to track quality levels.

Qualifications

• The applicant must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture, Agronomy or other related Agriculture course.
• One must be a fresh graduate from a renowned higher institution of learning; not more than one year after university graduation.
• High level of integrity and honesty
• Proactive and fast learner
• Good communication skills
• Must be a team player