Browns Plantations tea estates in Kenya are a leading producer and exporter of premium Kenyan tea, committed to sustainable farming practices, upholding human rights, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment.

Role Summary:

An entry-level management role designed to learn the intricacies of large-scale field operations, including land preparation, pruning, plucking rounds, and general estate upkeep.

Key Responsibilities:

• Field Supervision: Supervise daily field operations including plucking, pruning, tipping, and infilling of young tea.
• Resource Allocation: Organize and deploy labor to specific fields based on daily harvesting schedules and weather conditions.
• Crop Forecasting: Assist in estimating weekly and monthly crop yields to inform factory processing schedules.
• Infrastructure: Oversee the maintenance of field roads, drainage systems, and irrigation infrastructure to prevent erosion and waterlogging.
• Reporting: Prepare daily operational reports detailing labor attendance, crop off-take, and field conditions for the Estate Manager.

YOUR PROFILE

Degree Holder preferred Or A/L Pass with NIPM Plantations Management Course (Advantage)

Strong Leadership Potential Excellent Command of English

Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, and effective team coordination skills.

Ability to Communicate in Sinhala & Tamil is an advantage

• Field Supervision: Supervise daily field operations including plucking, pruning, tipping, and infilling of young tea.
• Resource Allocation: Organize and deploy labor to specific fields based on daily harvesting schedules and weather conditions.
• Crop Forecasting: Assist in estimating weekly and monthly crop yields to inform factory processing schedules.
• Infrastructure: Oversee the maintenance of field roads, drainage systems, and irrigation infrastructure to prevent erosion and waterlogging.
• Reporting: Prepare daily operational reports detailing labor attendance, crop off-take, and field conditions for the Estate Manager.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail
• Effective team coordination skills
• Strong Leadership Potential
• Excellent Command of English
• Ability to Communicate in Sinhala & Tamil is an advantage

• Degree Holder preferred
• A/L Pass with NIPM Plantations Management Course (Advantage)