Indoor Production Manager

Company

Located in Moshi, Maua Mazuri sells disease-free and high yielding seedlings which are produced in our state-of-the-art plant tissue culture laboratory and raised in our nursery and on our demonstration farm in Mbosho. We are an international company of highly talented scientists, agriculturalists and business professionals who are united by a goal of providing African farmers with the best seeds.

Position

The Indoor Production Manager is involved in the daily operations of the nurseries and ensures optimal conditions for growing all types of (tissue culture) seedlings both fruit and trees. He/she is responsible for the successful operation of the nurseries.

A successful Indoor Production Manager is detail-oriented but also keeps the bigger picture in mind, is a keen problem solver focused on efficiency and takes a hands-on approach to management.

The Indoor Production Manager works in close cooperation with the farm Production Manager, the Assistant production manager and works also with colleagues in the company’s back office. The Indoor Production Manager reports to the Chief Operations Officer ( COO)

Key activities and Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of shade houses for banana and vegetable seedlings.
• Plan and supervise propagation activities, including seed sowing, transplanting, and nursery care.
• Monitor germination, growth, and quality of seedlings to meet set standards.
• Maintain accurate records of seed usage, seedling production numbers, losses, and sales orders.
• Track and manage inputs (seeds, soil media, fertilizers, pesticides, trays, and other nursery supplies
• Collaborate with management to forecast seedling demand and schedule production accordingly
• Coordinate seedling supply with farm operations, customers, or external buyers.
• Ensure timely delivery of healthy seedlings to the field or clients.
• Ensuring staff adheres to health and safety and HR regulations;
• Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports;
• Provide regular progress reports on seedling production and challenges.
• Suggest improvements in shade house operations, seedling survival rates, and efficiency.
• Stay updated on modern nursery technologies and best practices.

Required qualifications / skills

The ideal candidate for this position:

• Has a passion for agriculture and minimum two years’ experience of full season management, a bachelor in Agronomy or General Agriculture is an advantage;
• Is able to build a good team spirit with mutual trust and a respectful way of working together;
• Has a positive management style: supports staff to grow and excel in their job;
• Is dedicated, disciplined, accurate with regards to execution of tasks and following the company’s hygiene standards;
• Is accurate and good in time management;
• Must be good in English and fluent in Swahili, in written and in verbal form.
• Has good computer skills (Excel, Word)
• Has good communication skills and is a good team player;
• Has an open mind and is eager to continuously learn and improve his/her professional skills;

Send your CV to info@maua.mazuri.co.tz not later than 26th September 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.