Country: Kenya
Closing date: 12 Nov 2015
Overview:
Kilifi plantations Ltd is one of the leading agricultural farms in Kenya located within Kilifi County. Kilifi Plantations was established in 1920 as a sisal plantation. It was privately bought in 1963 and today remains an ongoing agricultural business.Currently Kilifi Plantations consist of a leading national dairy herd milking 400 animals daily producing 3,000 litres a day. The farm also produces 350 tonnes annually of sisal fibre of export quality.
Kilifi Plantations is looking for talented, passionate and ambitious individuals to join its farm department. The company invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the position of Farm Supervisor, reporting to the Farm Manager.
The Role:
To work in field development, maintenance and production responsible for land preparation, sisal husbandry and processing. You will also be expected to work in horticulture and fodder production activities. Other job specifications include:-
- Ensure clear monthly objectives for the entire farm department.
- Ensure proper coordination between the farm sections to realize proper labour utilization.
- Liaise with the other HODs and the MD on planning farm operations quarterly, semi-annually and annually, with view of cost cutting and increasing productivity.
- Liaise monthly with the accounts department on setting good tonnage targets so that financial control can be achieved.
- Planning for daily field activities and confirming completion as expected.
- Ensure that labour in the whole farm is controlled regarding the nature of work at specific times and/or season.
- Liaise with all supervisors to make sure that designated activities are completed within the required operating cost.
- Analyze and confirm work performance from each section and have a firm understanding on both revenue and costs generated within the department.
- Ensure marking and assessing of the farm bonus sheets for farm production supervisors.
- Ensure that safety and health regulations are followed by enforcing the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Ensure disciplinary matters among employees at work stations are handled appropriately and promptly.
Required Qualifications
- Relevant Degree in Agriculture from a recognized University.
- At least three (3) years working experience in a busy agricultural field set up.
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
- Able to work with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Knowledge on Safety & Health matters is necessary.
- Experience on Sisal and Horticulture will be an added advantage
Salary:
A monthly salary of KES 25,000 will be provided depending on experience. Housing will also be provided
How to apply:
To apply for this position, send a one-page cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this role and your CV of no more than three pages to hrm@kilifiplantations.co.ke and copy allywam@yahoo.com with the subject "Farm Supervisor Application". Please avoid sending additional materials or attachments such as certificates and copies of your degree until requested to do so.