Assistant Production Manager – Nursery

Reports to: Production Manager

Job Location: Nduruma, Arusha, Tanzania

Objective of the Role:

To oversee and execute all activities related to the life cycle of small production material—from nursery to seed extraction—ensuring adherence to protocols, timely execution, and accurate reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee nursery operations, including sowing, germination monitoring, and transplanting.
• Maintain accurate germination records and generate timely reports on crop performance.
• Coordinate and ensure seamless crop cycle change over. Prepares timely clean growing media, ensures the highest hygiene standards are implemented when starting a new production cycle.
• Oversees block planting as per the planned layout.
• Plan and manage labour schedules, including weekends and public holidays, while ensuring team training and compliance with protocols.

Qualification and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy or a related field.
• Knowledge of seed production process, including pollination, emasculation. And seed extraction.
• Over 5 years of work experience in a similar role and in a green house setting.
• Proven ability to supervise and guide teams effectively, ensuring high-quality performance.
• Basic understanding of stock management systems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for coordination with local and international teams.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in working with multiple related software.

Our offer:

We offer a competitive salary, benefit package and an innovative environment. Teamwork, entrepreneurship, drive, a passion to learn and to share knowledge, respect for sustainable development and integrity are our most precious values.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to vacancies@enzazaden.co.tz by the 03rd August 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Please include "Assistant Production Manager – Nursery" in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, so early applications are encouraged.

Note: This opportunity is exclusively available for Tanzanian Nationals.

Only individuals possessing the necessary qualifications and skills should submit their applications. While we appreciate all applicants, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.