AAA Growers is one of the leading exporters of premium & prepared vegetables from Kenya and the largest commercial grower and exporter of chillies from Kenya. We aim to provide quality products which redefine what innovative, healthy and delicious vegetables should be. AAA Roses (Forest Gate (EPZ) Ltd.) entered the floriculture industry in 2011 and in 20...
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Farm Manager - Vegetable
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Professional Certificate
Job Field: Agriculture / Agro-Allied
Job objective:
AAA Growers Limited is a leading horticultural producer and exporter committed to operational excellence and delivering high-quality fresh produce to international markets. We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Farm Manager – Fruits & Vegetables to provide overall leadership and operational management of the farm. Reporting to the Group General Manager – Vegetable Division, the role will drive profitable and sustainable production of export-quality crops while ensuring compliance with customer, statutory, food safety, environmental, and company requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement farm production plans aligned with business objectives and customer demand.
Oversee all crop production activities, including land preparation, planting, irrigation, crop maintenance, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.
Monitor crop performance and implement corrective actions to achieve yield, quality, and productivity targets.
Optimize the use of land, water, labour, equipment, and other farm resources.
Lead, coach, and manage farm teams to promote productivity, accountability, discipline, and employee engagement.
Prepare and manage farm budgets, monitor expenditure, control costs, and drive operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with Global G.A.P., HACCP, customer protocols, export requirements, food safety, environmental, and sustainability standards.
Work closely with agronomists and technical teams to optimize crop performance, irrigation, nutrition, soil health, and pest and disease management.
Coordinate harvesting and dispatch with packhouse and logistics teams to ensure timely customer order fulfilment.
Maintain accurate farm records and management reports covering production, labour, inputs, machinery, food safety, and financial performance.
Identify operational risks and drive continuous improvement, innovation, mechanization, and best agricultural practices.
Qualifications and Key Competence:
Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Horticulture, Agribusiness, Crop Production, or a related field.
Professional qualification in Agriculture/Horticulture will be an added advantage.
At least 7 years’ relevant experience in commercial horticulture or large-scale fruit and vegetable farming, including experience in farm management or senior production role.
Strong knowledge of commercial crop production, irrigation, crop nutrition, pest and disease management, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.
Proven experience in budgeting, cost control, workforce management, productivity improvement, and performance management.
Good knowledge of Global G.A.P., HACCP, food safety, traceability, export standards, and environmental compliance.
Strong leadership, analytical, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of integrity and results orientation.
Head of Irrigation and Fertigation
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Diploma
Experience: 3 - 5 years
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Agriculture / Agro-Allied
Job objective:
AAA Growers Limited is a leading horticultural producer and exporter committed to operational excellence and high-quality fresh produce. We are seeking an experienced and result-driven Head of Irrigation to lead and manage all irrigation and fertigation operations. Reporting to the Crop Protection & Irrigation Manager, the role will ensure efficient water and nutrient application, optimal crop performance, effective resource utilization, and compliance with agronomic, operational, safety, and company standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement irrigation and fertigation programmes aligned with crop requirements, production targets, weather conditions, and agronomic recommendations.
Oversee irrigation and fertigation operations across greenhouses and open-field production areas, ensuring timely, accurate, and uniform water and nutrient application.
Monitor and maintain appropriate EC and pH levels, water distribution, pressure, and fertigation accuracy.
Supervise, allocate, and manage irrigation teams to achieve 100% effective labour utilization, productivity, accountability, and discipline.
Ensure efficient utilization of water, fertilizers, energy, labour, equipment, and other departmental resources.
Oversee the maintenance and operational reliability of pumps, filters, valves, drip lines, tanks, pipes, dosing systems, and other irrigation infrastructure.
Identify and ensure timely resolution of leaks, blockages, pressure variations, system failures, and other irrigation-related issues.
Ensure compliance with company SOPs, safety requirements, certification standards, 6S, and applicable operational procedures.
Work closely with Production, Agronomy, Engineering, and other technical teams to optimize irrigation efficiency, crop performance, and resource utilization.
Maintain accurate irrigation and fertigation records and prepare timely daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction, water efficiency, productivity enhancement, and improved team performance.
Qualifications and Key Competence:
Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Irrigation, Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agriculture, or a related field.
At least 3–5 years’ relevant experience in commercial horticulture, preferably in greenhouse or flower production, with experience in irrigation and fertigation supervision or management.
Strong practical knowledge of irrigation systems, including drip irrigation, pumps, filtration, fertigation, valves, and water distribution.
Sound knowledge of EC, pH, crop nutrition, and fertigation management.
Proven experience in labour planning, team supervision, coaching, performance management, and productivity improvement.
Good knowledge of irrigation maintenance, troubleshooting, resource management, and operational reporting.
Strong leadership, planning, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accountability and results orientation.
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Farm Manager - Vegetable
Head of Irrigation and Fertigation
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