Manager - Irrigation Operations

The Red Sea Development Company

Job Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of a Senior Irrigation Nursery Manager may include:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the nursery, including scheduling and supervising staff, ensuring that all tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Overseeing the growing and maintenance of plants.
• Managing irrigation systems and ensuring that plants receive the correct amount of water and nutrients.
• Ensuring that the nursery is well-maintained, and that equipment is in good working order.
• Managing inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
• Developing and implementing strategies to increase plant production and improve efficiency.
• Operate and maintain Rainbird Irrigation System IVM / LXD ( IQ3 & IQ4 )
• Ensuring that all health and safety regulations are followed, and that the nursery operates in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Supervising the construction of new irrigation systems or repairing existing ones
• Preparing reports, writing memos, and speaking with clients about the progress of an irrigation project.
• Designing Irrigation Networks and Pumping System Including All electrical and mechanical components.
• Monitoring the quality of water entering and leaving the irrigation system to ensure that it meets health and safety standards
• Evaluating the effectiveness of irrigation systems to determine if they need repair or replacement
• Analyzing soil conditions and making recommendations for improving the crop s yield potential
• Monitoring the progress of construction projects and ensuring that they are being carried out according to plan.
• Monitoring water levels in reservoirs and other sources of water to ensure adequate supply during periods of high demand

Policies, Systems, Processes, Procedures, Standards and Reports

• Follow all relevant functional policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions to ensure that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely functional MIS statements and reports to meet corporate and functional requirements, policies and standards.

Safety, Quality & Environment

• Apply safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality products/service and a responsible environmental attitude.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of department s systems, processes and practices considering international best practice , improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience

• To be successful in this role, an Irrigation Nursery Manager should have a degree in horticulture or a related field, as well 8-10 years of experience managing a nursery or similar operation.
• Strong organizational and management skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Additionally, a deep understanding of irrigation systems and plant care is necessary to succeed in this role.

Skills

• English written and spoken.
• Excellent numeracy skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.