Janet Nkonge

SUMMER FLOWERS-TISSUE CULTURE, SEEDS, BULBS, ROOTS, CUTTINGS

• Built high-performing team through effective dissemination of propagation knowledge with continuous engagement. Success rates increased to above 90%
• Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
• Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget without compromising seedlings quality.
• Improved seedlings quality and more volumes processed .
• OTIFEF supply of seedlings.
• Cultivated positive team rapport to boost working morale to drive output up without increased manpower.
• Listening to customer voice is what drives our performance.
• Not shying off to innovations to improve performance good for growth.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members to run quarantine facility.
• Set aggressive targets for employees to drive individual performance and overall team success .
• Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
• Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
• Regularly trained personnel in equipment use and key indicators to observe and optimize to maintain ideal environment for hardening plants.
• Promoting strong culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Monitor final product performance and profile different suppliers and create tailor made solutions to handle each delivery.
• Consistently Share feedback with suppliers and customer then work towards ideal quality of plant material and seedlings
• Continually Initiate monthly compliance inspections, sampling and quarantine lifting by Kephis
• Create contingency measures for quarantine facility operation and management..
• Plan and verify servicing of machines and equipment

SUMMER FLOWERS

• Strategic Production planning and budgeting.
• Accurate estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload from budgets
• Effectively Manage staff by monitoring performance, encourage voicing of ideas, foster communication and set team goals.
• Create and oversee production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
• Advising on critical key production processes(planting cutbacks, irrigation and spray)
• Practiced Good agriculture practices for improved production, Compliance and environment preservation
• Monitoring inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
• Quarterly evaluate supervisor performance and provide feedback and training as needed.
• Collaborated with external technical consultants and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
• Analyze production data and engage team ideas that will foster continuous improvements.
• Enforce health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.

POT & BEDDING PLANTS-CUTTINGS

• Strategic Propagation planning from sales planner.
• On time Elite plant material orders from breeding station.
• Manage and Plan material build up quantities based on plants received vs ordered.
• Make labour budget linked with plant material orders and timelines to propagate.
• Plan sound service planning for propagation; pre planting planning .
• Dutiful sanitation training for teams.
• Precise inventory management; materials, tools and inputs are available when needed
• Improve processes and review operating procedures.
• Accurate Data keeping for all plant stock materials
• On time in full propagation of seedlings from propagation plan
• Consistent Weekly audits and closing of non conformities.
• Boosting team performance and rewarding

MOTHER STOCK PLANTS

• Crop scouting and identification of abnormalities and advising on corrective action.
• Field crop with supervisors to discuss challenges and advice on work plans.
• Advise on spray plan and growth regulators application.
• Monitor fertigation records and advice on crop needs
• Do phyto toxicity trials and advice on chemical rates change or introduction of new chemicals.
• Forecasting.
• Order confirmations
• Harvest planning.
• Weekly reports to production manager on status of crop with current plan of action.
• Training on operation procedures.
• Performing Farm Audits to be in line with certifications; ISO,MPS,KFC

• Taught four subjects; English, Physics, Agriculture and Geography.
• Acted as Deputy Principle for 2 school terms.

• Performed quality check on incoming plant material.
• Check to establish correct grafting process and planting
• Monitor growing conditions (temperature and humidity)
• Streamline treatments and fertilizer application.
• Monitor targets vs actuals and generate records for bonuses.
• Plan and enforce weekly activities
• Training staff on processes and safety
• Managing staff conflict by handling grievances amicably
• Forwarding concerns to management and sharing back feedback

• Create cultural activities weekly work plans.
• Train workers, provide tools and demonstrate on tasks to be performed.
• Supervise quality of work on tasks allocated
• Correct harvesting of roses and maintenance of correct post harvest treatments.
• Self scouting and liaising with spray team to plan activities to allow for sprays.
• Accurate forecasting.
• Maintain health and safety procedures.
• Effective team management by monitoring performance against targets.
• Promptly Channel queries to management and share feedback.

• Performing daily production workplans and inspecting quality of tasks and progress.
• Accurate Data entry on targets vs actual to calculate bonuses.
• Timely scouting ,repeporting and sticky traps change.
• Participate in team brainstorming sessions.
• Check, Printing orders and follow up on packing.
• Making detailed report on areas covered ,gaps identified and recommendations.

• Performed Shop to shop retail sales in Nairobi and environs.
• Execute Roadshows promoting merchandise.

• Taught Physics.
• Acted as Assistant housemistress for a term.