IPM ASSISTANT MANAGER- OPERATIONAL


A leading floriculture enterprise in Kiambu County is looking for an Assistant Manager – IPM to strengthen its Integrated Pest Management function to enable the achievement of its business strategy.

She/he will be responsible for all operational activities in the IPM Department including checking and assessing quality of Pesticides/Bio-pesticides application on field, which includes spraying, Pulsfog applications, Cold Stores fumigations, intake dipping and greenhouse sanitation among others

Reporting to: the IPM Manager and in his absence to the Production Manager and the Chief Agronomist

Major duties and responsibilities

  • Reduce the number of losses
  • Accurate scouting, proper and efficient response to control hot spots
  • High quality and quantity of stems within sustainable cost
  • Successful implementation of Bio Control programs
  • Efficient communication and implementation of IPM strategy
  • Accurate data collection and presentation
  • Accurate calculation of Beneficials used
  • Accurate evaluation of new pesticides / biopesticides
  • Be knowledgeable of pests and diseases and the chemicals that respond well
  • Controlled or reduced upsurge of pests and diseases
  • Reduced use of chemicals
  • Support Greenhouse supervisors in training and in particular develop the scouting skill in workers
  • Be proactive in Health and Safety and Environmental regulations

Qualifications

  • BSc. In Horticulture or related disciplines
  • Scouts Level 2
  • Training in IPM
  • 3 years minimum experience

Key skills and qualities.

  • Willing learner
  • Industrious
  • Honest
  • Team player
  • Report writing

If you meet the above conditions, please send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] by 28th July 2024.

RED LANDS ROSES PLC is an equal opportunity employer