Assistant Estate Manager - Tatu Coffee Estates

• Implement farm standard operating procedures for coffee growing, harvesting, processing, drying, sorting, storage, and transport.
• Identify pests and diseases and take or escalate timely control measures.
• Mobilise workers to carry out fieldwork and harvest on time.
• Ensure 100% adherence to safety standards within the estate and during transport.
• Maintain quality control systems throughout production to ensure high-quality coffee.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and improve efficiency to drive profitability.
• Control stocks of chemicals, farm inputs, coffee stocks, and manpower.
• Complete accurate daily, weekly, and monthly data capture and reporting.
• Ensure timely completion of all payment payrolls.
• Follow environmental sustainability initiatives such as land management and water conservation.
• Manage estate staff, supervisors, processing team, workshop staff, drivers, mechanics, and sanitation workers.
• Build positive relationships with local communities, government agencies, and coffee industry stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Agribusiness.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in agribusiness management.
• Minimum of 3 years direct experience in coffee production.
• Good knowledge of coffee cultivation, processing techniques, and quality standards.
• Leadership skills to manage teams and daily operations.
• Financial management skills including budgeting and cost control.
• Fluency in English and Swahili with satisfactory verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills with ability to escalate issues early.
• Familiarity with sustainability certification programs is preferred.

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