Avocado Manager - Packhouse

AAA Growers

AAA Growers is one of the leading exporters of premium & prepared vegetables from Kenya and the largest commercial grower and exporter of chillies from Kenya. We aim to provide quality products which redefine what innovative, healthy and delicious vegetables should be. AAA Roses (Forest Gate (EPZ) Ltd.) entered the floriculture industry in 2011 and in 2012 began exporting roses to the Netherlands, Great Britain, Germany, the Middle East and other markets. In a relatively short time AAA Roses built its strong name in the Kenyan flower industry mainly due to high quality products, modern facilities and commitment and dedication of our professional team.

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Avocado Manager - Packhouse

Job objective:

  • Reporting to the General Manager, the Avocado Manager will be responsible for leading and managing all avocado packhouse operations, ensuring efficient production, superior product quality, compliance with international food safety and export standards, and optimal utilization of people, equipment, and resources.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the avocado packhouse, including receiving, grading, sorting, packing, storage, and dispatch.
  • Plan and coordinate daily production activities based on harvest forecasts and customer orders.
  • Ensure compliance with customer specifications, export quality requirements, and food safety standards including GlobalG.A.P., HACCP, BRCGS, and SMETA.
  • Lead quality assurance initiatives to minimize fruit losses and maintain high product standards.
  • Oversee production planning, inventory control, cold room management, and packaging material utilization.
  • Supervise, coach, and develop packhouse supervisors and operational teams to achieve high performance.
  • Coordinate preventive maintenance and ensure maximum equipment uptime.
  • Drive operational efficiency, cost control, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Promote compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Prepare and analyze operational and performance reports to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Science, Agribusiness, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • Professional certification in HACCP, BRCGS, Global G.A.P., or Food Safety (added advantage).
  • A minimum of five (5) years' experience in fresh produce packhouse operations.
  • At least three (3) years' experience in a supervisory or management role.
  • Proven experience managing export avocado operations and large operational teams.
  • Strong knowledge of export quality standards, post-harvest handling, food safety systems, inventory management, cold chain management, and production planning.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP or packhouse management systems

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://www.aaagrowers.co.ke/jobapplications/job-detail.php?job_id=257&utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline    20th August 2026

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