About the job
Company Description
Role Description
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Manager – Blueberries to lead all agronomic and technical aspects of blueberry cultivation, from establishment through full production. The role is hands-on and strategic, responsible for optimizing yield, fruit quality, and production efficiency across protected and open-field systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and oversee all technical and agronomic operations related to blueberry cultivation.
• Develop and implement planting, irrigation, fertigation, and pruning programs aligned with best practices.
• Manage substrate-based systems (pots, cocopeat, peat blends) and soil acidity control.
• Monitor and optimize nutrient programs, water quality (pH, EC), and root-zone health.
• Oversee pest and disease management (IPM programs) with minimal residue and export compliance.
• Manage protected cultivation systems, including climate control and misting systems.
• Supervise plant health, and early-stage growth.
• Coordinate harvest timing, fruit quality parameters, and pre-harvest protocols.
• Work closely with operations, logistics, and export teams to meet market specifications.
• Train and supervise farm technical staff and field teams.
• Maintain detailed technical records, yield forecasts, and performance reports.
• Ensure compliance with GlobalG.A.P., GRASP, and other relevant certifications.
Required Qualifications & Experience
• 7–10+ years of hands-on experience in commercial blueberry production.
• Proven experience in high-yield, export-focused operations, preferably under protected cultivation.
• Strong technical knowledge of substrate cultivation, fertigation systems, and water treatment.
• Experience with hot or arid climates is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with international varietal programs and plant performance evaluation.
• Practical knowledge of IPM, residue compliance, and export quality standards.
• Ability to lead teams and train local agronomists and supervisors.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.
Preferred / Advantageous Experience
• Experience in Latin America, Morocco, South Africa, or Peru blueberry industries.
• Hands-on knowledge of tunnel systems or equivalent.
• Experience scaling plantations from establishment to full maturity.
• Exposure to fresh and frozen blueberry supply chains.
• Travel allowance and annual leave
• Opportunity to lead a flagship blueberry operation in a fast-growing market
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