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;

 

Job specification and other information related to the job

  • Qualification – BSc. In Horticulture or related disciplines, Scouts Level 2, training in IPM.
  • Experience – A minimum of 3 years
  • Key skills and qualities. Willing learner, industrious, honest, team Player, report writing and go.

 

If you meet the above conditions, please send your CV and a cover letter to hradmin@redlandsroses.co.ke by 28th July 2024.

 

RED LANDS ROSES PLC is an equal opportunity employer