Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nanyuki, Kieni East, Nyeri, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
KES Competitive and commensurate with experience / month
Other Pay:
Benefits
Talent Grid Africa, on behalf of a leading agricultural and agribusiness provider, is seeking an experienced Head of Harvesting – Fine Beans to lead harvesting operations in Nanyuki. This is a full-time leadership role for a results-driven horticulture professional who can own the entire harvesting cycle, drive field productivity, and uphold internationally recognised export-quality standards.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will plan and manage the end-to-end harvesting cycle, coordinate with agronomy, farm management and packhouse teams, and continuously improve performance across yields, volumes and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and manage the end-to-end harvesting cycle
- Ensure compliance with export-quality requirements
- Develop production schedules aligned with crop maturity and market demand
- Drive labour and field productivity
- Train and manage harvesting teams
- Monitor yields, volumes and operational performance
- Coordinate effectively with farm management, agronomy and packhouse teams
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science or a related discipline
- 5–7 years of progressive horticultural agronomy experience
- Specialized experience in fine beans, snap beans or high-value export vegetables
- Knowledge of GlobalGAP, KEPHIS and PCPB requirements
- Strong field leadership and workforce management capabilities
- Ability to effectively use productivity and data-tracking tools
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV to [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your application.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop Science or a related discipline
- 5–7 years of progressive horticultural agronomy experience
- Specialized experience in fine beans, snap beans or high-value export vegetables
- Knowledge of GlobalGAP, KEPHIS and PCPB requirements
- Strong field leadership and workforce management capabilities
- Ability to effectively use productivity and data-tracking tools
Responsibilities
- Plan and manage the end-to-end harvesting cycle
- Ensure compliance with export-quality requirements
- Develop production schedules aligned with crop maturity and market demand
- Drive labour and field productivity
- Train and manage harvesting teams
- Monitor yields, volumes and operational performance
- Coordinate effectively with farm management, agronomy and packhouse teams
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience
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