Responsible for overseeing all aspects of farm operations within the entire Chui Farm.

1. Budget Monitoring and Management

Prepare the annual budget for Chui Farm in conjunction with the AAA Flowers General Manager, Finance Manager and Directors in order to operate within these guidelines.
Ensure every order has an LPO attached and resource usage per LPO is monitored and evaluated.
Ensure plastic replacement is well managed.
Regularly monitor expenditures against budgetary allocations and implement cost-saving measures where applicable.
Prepare financial reports and forecasts for senior management review.

2. Labour Management

Oversee day-to-day operations at Simba Roses i.e. Administration, production crop protection, maintenance etc.
Provide leadership to the senior management team at Chui Farm and implement succession planning.
Recruit, train, and supervise farm workers, ensuring efficient utilization of labour resources.
Schedule tasks and allocate responsibilities to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
Monitor, analyze and intervene on key HR KPIs.
Foster a positive work environment conducive to teamwork, safety, and professional development.

3. Asset and Equipment Ownership

Responsible for proper management of all farm assets and equipment, including but not limited to machinery, irrigation systems, and infrastructure in the Farm.
Maintain an inventory of all farm assets and equipment in the farm.
Ensure implementation of preventive maintenance schedules to ensure operational readiness and longevity of assets.
Proactively coordinate for procurement of appropriate PPEs, tools and equipment in order to optimize farm operations.

4. Crop Production and Protection

Oversee all aspects of crop production including but not limited to land preparation, planting, irrigation and crop protection, growing, harvesting as well as maintenance.
Ensure we achieve Quality On Time In Full (QUOTIF) targets on all roses growing operations.
Develop and implement sustainable farming practices to optimize yield and quality while minimizing environmental impact.
Monitor crop health and implement pest and disease management strategies.
Implement irrigation strategies to ensure optimal plant growth and health.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to crop production.

5. Security, Health, and Safety

Implement security measures to protect farm assets and mitigate risks.
Develop and enforce health and safety protocols to minimize risk and ensure compliance with regulations.
Promote a culture of safety among farm workers through trainings.

6. Project Management

Discuss with the senior management to agree on the key projects to focus on for a set period.
Design, implement and execute projects that run across the main KPIs (Productivity, Quality, Resource management and workforce) in a timely manner.
Monitor project progress, identify risks and obstacles, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.

7. Policies and Procedures

Ensure that all general practices and workflows are captured in policies and procedures.
Ensure that all employees within Simba Roses are up to date on targets and policies in place.
In case of any deviation of a policy ensure CARs are issued and there are follow-ups to get the process back in line.
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the immediate supervisor, manager, or senior management.

Number of successfully completed projects.
100% labour utilization (not more than 2.5% OT, all planned leaves finished, clocking in time).
99% QUOTIF on planned orders; meaning any order is supplied 99% of the quantity, in time and in good quality.
Maximum of 2% deviation from set budget.
Staff Training and Retention. Achieve 85% workforce training and retention score per quarter.
Compliance to internal policies, as 0 recurring CARs.

Graduate in Horticulture, Floriculture or Agriculture.
7–10 years' experience in a propagation unit in the same capacity.
Excellent leadership and management skills.
Analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and team player facilitating cross-functional collaboration.

AAA Gowers

Farm Manager – Chui Farm