Control production costs and monitor expenditure against budget; implement cost-saving measures.
Plan, direct and coordinate greenhouse vegetable production: greenhouse integrity, planting, crop maintenance, harvesting/training, forecasting, cleanliness and microclimate.
Ensure timely production of excellent-quality products and prepare production reports/forecasts for
Farm Manager and Sales.
Oversee day-to-day operations; lead, guide, train and supervise growers; allocate work to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
Monitor KPIs and foster teamwork, safety and professional development.
Manage tools/equipment, maintain asset inventory and coordinate preventive maintenance, PPE, tools and equipment requisitions.
Oversee crop production from land preparation, planting, irrigation and crop protection through growing, harvesting and maintenance.
Ensure Section Heads/Supervisors work within budget, resources and employee hours are efficiently utilized, control overtime and plan for demand.
Ensure regulatory compliance, five-week/weekly production predictions within ±5%, greenhouse preparation/maintenance schedules, cropping schedules and cultural activities.

Your Profile

Degree or Diploma in Horticulture, Agriculture or a related field.
Over 5 years’ experience in greenhouse vegetable crop production in the same capacity.
Self-motivated, strategic thinker with excellent crisis management skills and able to bring solutions to thetable.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and diverse agricultural environment.
Strong administration, site management and people management skills with proven delivery on targets within a strict timeframe.
Report writing skills

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