Operations · Full-time
Recruitment agency · Bridge Talent GroupOperations Manager - Floriculture
Employer not disclosed by agency
NairobiManager · Not statedDeadline not stated by agencyChecked 13 Nov 2026
About this role
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Role overview
An undisclosed employer is hiring an Operations Manager for a floriculture business based in Nairobi. This full-time role suits someone with experience in flower production, export logistics, and coordinating operations between farms, offices, and international buyers. The position requires managing export processes and ensuring smooth logistics for flower shipments.
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What you will do
- Coordinate flower production planning with the Farm Manager to align export forecasts with buyer demands and market needs.
- Manage the entire logistics process from farm to airport and international destinations, including cold-chain handling and transportation.
- Oversee cargo operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, ensuring accurate export documentation and compliance with customs and aviation regulations.
- Maintain close communication with international buyers, logistics partners, clearing agents, and airlines to ensure timely and quality exports.
- Monitor farm activities, coordinate operational purchases, and ensure effective communication between the farm, Nairobi office, and logistics teams.
- Provide regular updates to management on production, export volumes, shipments, and operational challenges.
- Supervise day-to-day operations in the Nairobi office, maintain accurate records, and support employee coordination and reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Agribusiness, or related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in floriculture, flower exports, logistics, supply chain, or agricultural export operations.
- Proven experience managing flower exports and airport cargo operations.
- Knowledge of cold-chain logistics and handling perishable goods.
- Experience working with international buyers, airlines, clearing agents, freight forwarders, and logistics providers.
- Strong understanding of export documentation, including Airway Bills and customs clearance.
- Familiarity with the Kenyan flower export ecosystem and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent forecasting, planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage time-sensitive export operations.
- Willingness to travel regularly between Nairobi office, farm, airport, and other locations.
How to apply
Apply by submitting your CV through the employer's official career page. The employer has not published a closing date.