Greenhouse Manager

13 hours ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Farm Full time 600,000 - 1,200,000 per year
Nairobi – Kenya:  A well-established farm near Thika is seeking a skilled Greenhouse Farm Manager to oversee daily production activities within high-tech greenhouse facilities. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in vegetable production, specifically tomatoes and capsicum, and a hands-on approach to managing greenhouse operations, quality, and labour teams.
This role is suited to a driven, organised individual who understands modern protected-farming systems and can consistently deliver high-quality produce to market standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, or related field.
  • Proven experience managing greenhouse vegetable production (tomatoes & capsicum essential).
  • Strong understanding of crop nutrition, irrigation, pest/disease management, and modern greenhouse systems.
  • Ability to lead teams, plan work, and manage production efficiently.
  • Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Reliable, hands-on, and able to work independently.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Greenhouse Production
  • Manage all aspects of greenhouse vegetable production, with a focus on tomatoes and capsicum.
  • Monitor plant health, growth stages, pest/disease pressure, and overall production performance.
  • Oversee irrigation, fertigation, pruning, trellising, crop protection, and harvesting activities.
Operational Management
  • Plan, implement, and oversee daily workflows within the greenhouse environment.
  • Manage production schedules to achieve optimal yields and consistent quality.
  • Ensure effective use of resources including water, inputs, labour, and energy.
Quality Control
  • Maintain strict quality standards from planting through to post-harvest handling.
  • Ensure produce meets buyer specifications and export or local-market requirements.
Team Leadership
  • Supervise and mentor greenhouse staff.
  • Implement training, performance monitoring, and task allocation for smooth operations.
Record Keeping & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate records of inputs, production volumes, fertigation schedules, and chemical usage.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly management reports.
Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure safe working practices within the greenhouse environment.
  • Comply with agricultural, environmental, and certification standards.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

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