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Veg Nursery Manager

Aaa Growers

full time Rumuruti Posted 2 days ago

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  • Graduate in Horticulture, Floriculture, Agronomy, or Agriculture.

  • 5–7 years’ proven experience in vegetable and flower propagation at management level.

  • Strong technical expertise in nursery propagation (vegetables and summer flowers).

  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and team management skills.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning abilities.

  • Good command of English, both written and spoken.

  • Computer proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Nursery Operations & Quality Control

  • Oversee the daily propagation of vegetables and summer flowers from seed/seedling stage to transplant readiness.

  • Implement and monitor quality assurance systems to ensure high germination rates, uniform growth, and disease-free seedlings.

  •  Ensure proper irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease management, and nursery hygiene.

Planning & Strategy

  • Develop propagation schedules aligned with farm demands and customer orders.

  • Anticipate future challenges (climate, pest pressures, market demand) and design strategies to address them.

  • Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in propagation practices.

Resource & Budget Management

  • Manage nursery budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.

  • Oversee procurement and efficient use of seeds, substrates, fertilizers, chemicals, and other nursery inputs.

  • Ensure infrastructure and equipment (greenhouses, irrigation, shading) are well maintained.

People Management

  • Lead, train, and motivate a team of nursery staff to achieve operational excellence.

  • Ensure health, safety, and compliance with labor and environmental regulations. 

  • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Customer & Stakeholder Relations

  • Ensure timely delivery of quality seedlings to internal and external customers.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

  • Provide technical advice and after-sales support where needed.