Moses Momanyi

Agricultural Specialist with over nine years of progressive experience in harvesting management, farm operations, agronomy support, agricultural extension, field productivity, quality assurance and agricultural programme coordination. Experienced in planning and coordinating harvesting operations, developing field schedules, supervising field-based teams, setting productivity targets, monitoring operational performance and coordinating harvesting logistics. Proven experience in leading harvesting teams, driving labour productivity, monitoring production volumes, maintaining operational records and implementing corrective actions to achieve production and quality targets.

Experienced in coordinating field operations with different stakeholders and ensuring efficient utilization of labour, equipment and other resources. Strong practical knowledge of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Rainforest Alliance standards, traceability, quality assurance, ISO 22000, occupational health and safety and sustainable agricultural production. Experienced in farmer training, crop husbandry, farm inspections, agricultural data management and field-level compliance.

Successfully supported and trained over 19,000 farmers across four counties, with extensive experience in field operations, crop production, team leadership, performance management and agricultural data tracking.

Harvesting, Logistics & Farm Operations Manager - Fresh Del Monte – Mananasi Fibre Limited

(2023-12)

• Plan, coordinate and supervise end-to-end harvesting and farm operations to achieve production, productivity, quality and operational targets.
• Manage and supervise field-based harvesting teams, providing clear work plans, responsibilities, performance expectations and accountability.
• Develop and coordinate harvesting schedules and field activity plans in line with production requirements and crop availability.
• Set, communicate and monitor individual and team productivity targets to drive efficient labour utilization and harvesting performance.
• Monitor harvesting volumes, team productivity and operational performance, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct staff performance reviews and provide continuous coaching, guidance and support to improve individual and team performance.
• Coordinate deployment and utilization of labour, transport, equipment and other resources required for harvesting and field activities.
• Maintain accurate production, harvesting, inventory and operational records to support planning, performance monitoring and management decision-making.
• Analyse field and operational performance data and prepare regular reports for management.
• Coordinate movement and logistics of harvested agricultural raw materials from field operations to designated collection/processing points.
• Work closely with farm, production, quality, logistics and other operational teams to resolve field and harvesting challenges.
• Coordinate quality assurance activities to maintain consistency and quality of harvested agricultural raw materials.
• Promote compliance with company quality, occupational health and safety and environmental sustainability requirements.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend improvements to enhance harvesting efficiency and resource utilization.
• Support implementation of structured field work plans and performance monitoring systems.
• Successfully coordinated harvesting operations while consistently working towards and meeting production and operational targets.
• Improved harvesting efficiency through structured planning, scheduling, labour deployment and field team supervision.
• Strengthened harvesting team performance through target setting, productivity monitoring, coaching and performance management.
• Improved visibility of harvesting and operational performance through systematic production records and reporting.
• Maintained compliance with company quality, safety and environmental standards across field operations.
• Successfully coordinated harvesting-related logistics and resource deployment to support uninterrupted field operations.

Outgrowers/Field Services Manager - Mogeni Tea Factory Ltd

(2019-02 - 2023-11)

• Planned and coordinated agricultural extension, field activities and farmer support programmes across multiple counties.
• Led and coordinated field-based activities, ensuring effective implementation of agricultural work plans and schedules.
• Trained and supported over 19,000 farmers across four counties on crop husbandry, soil fertility, pest and disease management, GAP and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Provided technical guidance on crop production, productivity improvement and good agricultural practices.
• Coordinated farmer registration, agricultural data collection and maintenance of accurate farmer databases.
• Conducted farm inspections, field assessments and mapping activities to support production, certification and compliance programmes.
• Monitored implementation of agricultural activities and prepared field performance reports for management.
• Organized farmer training, field days, demonstrations and capacity-building activities.
• Supported establishment and management of demonstration plots and farmer learning activities.
• Maintained farm production records, traceability information and agricultural documentation.
• Supported implementation of Rainforest Alliance sustainability standards and certification requirements.
• Supported ISO 22000 food safety management and certification activities.
• Participated in internal audits, compliance assessments and corrective action processes.
• Coordinated green leaf collection logistics and worked closely with transporters and other service providers.
• Maintained effective working relationships with farmers, field teams, farmer groups, transporters, factory management and other stakeholders.
• Prepared agricultural, field activity, performance and programme reports to support management decision-making.
• Successfully coordinated farmer training and agricultural extension programmes reaching over 19,000 farmers across four counties.
• Contributed to successful implementation of Rainforest Alliance and ISO 22000 certification programmes.
• Improved farmer awareness and compliance with GAP and sustainable agricultural production practices.
• Strengthened agricultural data management, traceability and farmer record systems.
• Improved coordination between farmers, field teams, transporters and factory operations.

Agricultural Extension & Field Officer - Mogeni Tea Factory Ltd

(2017-08 - 2019-02)

• Conducted farm inspections and field assessments before farmer registration.
• Provided agricultural extension services and technical advice to farmers.
• Trained farmers on crop production, crop husbandry and Good Agricultural Practices.
• Provided technical guidance on soil fertility, pest and disease management and crop productivity.
• Collected farmer baseline information and maintained accurate agricultural records.
• Developed and updated farm maps and farmer databases.
• Established and supported management of crop nurseries and demonstration plots.
• Collected field data and prepared technical and inspection reports.
• Supported farmer registration, compliance monitoring and field-level programme implementation.

Agricultural Assistant - Coffee Research Institute

(2016-01 - 2017-08)

• Supported crop production, nursery management, seed production and crop establishment activities.
• Participated in crop husbandry activities including pruning, irrigation, pest and disease management.
• Participated in coffee harvesting, processing and grading.
• Maintained farm production records and inventory documentation.
• Assisted in hybrid seed production and agricultural research activities.
• Supported implementation and monitoring of crop production practices.
• Participated in field data collection and agricultural research activities.

Management Trainee - Musoni Kenya Limited

(2015-09 - 2015-12)

• Marketed financial products to individuals and organised groups.
• Conducted client training and financial education.
• Conducted loan appraisal and monitoring activities.
• Prepared customer reports and business assessments.
• Developed client relationships and supported business development activities.

Field Attachment - Coffee Research Institute

(2014-09 - 2014-12)

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics - EGERTON UNIVERSITY (2012 - 2015)