Production Supervisor Intern

Red Lands Roses is a pioneer in sustainable floriculture, and we believe in excellence, innovation, and integrity. We’re looking for a passionate professional to join our growing team.

Job Title: Production Supervisor Intern at Red Lands Roses SEZ PLC.
Department: Production
Duration: 6 months, with potential for full-time hire upon successful completion
Reports to: Production Manager (PM)

Position Summary

As a Production Supervisor Intern, you will be immersed in our greenhouse operations under close mentorship by the PM. After three months, you’ll undertake a proficiency test—your performance and demonstrated learning will determine whether your internship is extended for the full six months. At the end of six months, a second assessment will decide your eligibility for a permanent Production Supervisor position.

Key Responsibilities

(All “Assist & Learn” activities performed under supervision.)

• Team Support & Scheduling:
  Help maintain muster rolls, track attendance, and assist in planning leave and cover.
• Training & Development:
  Participate in—and eventually co-deliver—training on crop husbandry, pest/disease identification, and SOPs; maintain your personal training log.
• Operational Assistance:
  Execute weekly work plans: planting, bending, de-suckering, bud removal, harvesting, loss counting, and clearance.
• Quality & IPM Exposure:
  Assist with 100% stem inspections for FCM and quality; support IPM scouting and bio control routines.
• Hygiene & Equipment Maintenance:
  Help maintain greenhouse cleanliness; track and return tools and PPE, reporting any issues.
• Cross-Department Coordination:
  Shadow Ferti-irrigation, maintenance, and post-harvest briefings; assist in raising job cards.
• Reporting & Communication:
  Draft daily climate and activity logs; present a weekly “Lessons Learned” summary to the APM.
• 3-Month Proficiency Review:
  Prepare for and complete a mid-internship test of core skills and knowledge; strong effort and learning progress are critical for extension to six months.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this internship you will be able to:

1. Plan & Execute greenhouse workflows independently.
2. Monitor & Adjust climate-control and irrigation systems.
3. Perform Quality Checks to company standards.
4. Apply IPM Principles from scouting through bio control.
5. Communicate & Report operational data clearly.

Key Performance Indicators

Training Progress: % of core procedures learnt; proficiency in mid-term test
Operational Accuracy: Error rate in task execution (e.g., planting, loss counts)
Quality Compliance: % of stems passing FCM/quality checks
Attendance & Punctuality of Team: Days present; on-time starts; proper break adherence
Reporting: Timeliness and accuracy of daily/weekly reports

Qualifications & Experience

Education: BSc. in Horticulture, Agronomy, or Plant Science from a reputed university in Kenya. Minimum degree classification should be Second Class Upper Division.

Skills:

• Basic understanding of greenhouse operations and hydroponics.
• Strong initiative, willingness to learn, and ability to follow procedures.
• Good English communication skills (spoken & written).

Other:

• Full-time commitment for six months.
• Eligible to work in Kenya.

Pathway to Permanent Role

• Mid-Program Review (3 months): Pass a practical and theoretical test to continue to month six.
• Final Assessment (6 months): Successful completion of the end-of-program test may qualify you for a full-time Production Supervisor position—performance and effort throughout the internship are key to your success.