At Veg Nursery, we specialize in producing high-quality vegetable seedlings and summer flowers that serve both our internal farming operations and external customers. Our goal is to deliver healthy, uniform, and vigorous seedlings that guarantee strong field performance and customer satisfaction. As a Veg Nursery Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, and management of nursery operations. This involves supervising the propagation of vegetables and summer flowers, ensuring the highest quality standards, optimizing resources, and leading a skilled team. You will also play a key role in developing strategies that strengthen the nursery’s position as a center of excellence within AAA Growers.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
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 such as climate, pest pressures, and market demand to design mitigation strategies.
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 like greenhouses, irrigation, and 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.
Qualifications and Experience
Graduate in Horticulture, Floriculture, Agronomy, or Agriculture.
5–7 years’ proven experience in vegetable and flower propagation at a 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).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the AAA Growers application portal at www.aaagrowers.co.ke or via the application link: Apply Now.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting the AAA Growers career portal or using the following link: Apply via MyJobMag. You can also find more information at www.aaagrowers.co.ke.
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