Technical Manager

Role & responsibilities

Field Operations & Field Management

• Lead field work:

  Actively participate in planting, harvesting, irrigation, fertilization, phytosanitary measures, and weed control.

• Field planning & execution:

  Organize daily work plans for all plots in collaboration with Technical Field Manager, adjust schedules to respond to weather, pest pressures, and crop stage.

• Health & technical monitoring:

  Conduct daily monitoring of crop health, disease signs in orchards, and overall phytosanitary status, implement preventative and corrective actions.

• Adaptability & problem solving:

  Develop practical solutions using local materials to increase productivity, escalate issues requiring temporary help or specialist input.

• Punctuality & deadlines:

  Ensure instructions and nursery deadlines are met; maintain discipline and timely execution.

• Leadership presence:

  Be visible to workers before, during, and after arrivals; foster a constructive, respectful work environment and strong team morale.

People & Team Leadership

• Team leadership:

  Lead workers with a focus on engagement, fairness, and long-term alignment with Filaval values.

• Training & onboarding:

  Identify, recruit, and onboard suitable field workers in collaboration with Technical Field Manager, ensure training on protocols and safety.

• Collaboration & communication:

  Maintain open channels with workers, addressing concerns and providing guidance to improve performance.

• Work culture:

  Promote a good team spirit, integrity, and reliable work ethic, discourage procrastination and delays.

Administrative & Inventory Management

• Timekeeping:

  Record hours by activity in an organized Excel workbook; ensure accuracy and transparency.

• Inventory control:

  Monitor stock levels, anticipate shortages, and manage inventory of tools, materials, and supplies.

• Supplier relations:

  Manage relationships with providers, and coordinate deliveries as needed.

• Procurement & stock management:

  Replenish materials timely to prevent downtime; optimize usage to reduce waste.

• Reporting:

  Prepare regular status updates on field activities, health monitoring outcomes, and inventory levels for Technical Field Manager and Filaval leadership.

Compliance, Safety & Standards

• Standards adherence:

  Enforce safety procedures, environmental guidelines, and quality standards in all nursery and field operations.

• Documentation:

  Maintain thorough records of activities, health observations, and interventions.

• Ethical conduct:

  Demonstrate fair play, honesty, and accountability in all dealings with workers and partners.

Preferred candidate profile

• Minimum 10 years of work experience in managing independently a farm related enterprise; preferably in Hi tech Plant Nursery, Orchard management etc.
• Adaptable to Multi Cultural Environment; preferably experience in Multi -National Corporations
• Relevant experience in nursery/field management or agricultural operations is desirable
• Experience or knowledge in orchard crop health monitoring and disease management
• Understanding of phytosanitary practices, weed control, irrigation, and fertilization planning
• M.Sc (Master of Science) in Agriculture preferably with Plant Pathology, Genetics, Fruit Sciences, Orchard management & Agricultural Technology.
• Preferably with Business management qualifications