Otieno Osike

Results-oriented horticulture and floriculture operations professional with a BSc in Horticultural Science and Management and progressive experience across packhouse production management, quality assurance, crop production and post-harvest handling. Currently a Production Manager – Packhouse at AAA Growers – Chui Farm, responsible for daily flower processing and packing operations, production planning, labour deployment, productivity, quality compliance, inventory analysis, order fulfilment and continuous improvement. Strong experience coordinating teams and working across production, quality, sales and logistics functions to meet customer specifications and time-sensitive delivery requirements.

Brings practical knowledge of floriculture, crop production, crop protection, post-harvest handling, HSE, HACCP and operational improvement.

Production Manager- Packhouse at AAA GROWERS – CHUI FARM (TIMAU) (2025-04 – Present)

• Manage daily flower packhouse operations for roses, coordinating intake/processing, grading, packing, stock movement and dispatch readiness to meet customer specifications and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate production plans and labour deployment against demand, monitoring productivity and adjusting resources to maintain throughput and minimize processing delays.
• Monitor quality standards and customer specifications, identify quality risks and implement corrective actions to reduce rejections, shortages, errors and avoidable waste.
• Analyze production and inventory data, track performance and communicate operational updates to support timely management decisions.
• Lead production teams, line supervisors and team leaders; coach staff on work standards, productivity, quality and safe working practices.
• Collaborate with sales and logistics teams to support accurate order fulfilment and timely dispatch.
• Drive continuous improvement across packhouse operations, including workflow optimization and reduction of downtime.
• Key Achievements
• Improved production efficiency by cutting down on downtime.
• Reduced order shortages and processing errors.
• Enhanced labor productivity through effective workforce planning.
• Successfully maintained high customer service levels during peak demand periods.

Senior Quality Controller Supervisor - Packhouse at Maridadi Flowers (2023-10 – 2025-03)

• Managed and optimized packhouse operations while maintaining workflow efficiency, budget discipline, quality, accuracy and process consistency.
• Provided operational leadership on product quality, customer specifications, process controls and documentation.
• Prepared weekly, monthly and annual operational reports for senior management, supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Developed and implemented best-practice procedures and continuous-improvement initiatives to strengthen operational excellence.
• Led and trained packhouse staff through targeted development programmes to improve competency and productivity.s
• Ensured labour was optimally deployed and contributed to expansion of packhouse capacity and efficiency.
• Maintained health and safety standards and promoted a safe, compliant working environment.
• Coordinate production plans and labour deployment against demand, monitoring productivity and adjusting resources to maintain throughput and minimize processing delays.
• Monitor quality standards and customer specifications, identify quality risks and implement corrective actions to reduce rejections, shortages, errors and avoidable waste.

Production Manager at Yellow Grove Farms Limited (2022-02 – 2023-09)

• Developed and implemented strategies to enhance crop production and protection, ensuring optimal yield and quality.
• Assisted in establishing and monitoring trials, including weed control, plot maintenance, agronomic assessments, and harvest activities to support research and development.
• Planned and organized crop production schedules, ensuring timely execution of activities and adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Supervised and analyzed overall crop production processes, optimizing efficiency and effectiveness through strategic oversight and resource allocation.
• Executed comprehensive disease and pest control programs using conventional and biological methods, while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintained inventory of cultivation equipment and supplies, ensuring timely procurement and adherence to hygiene standards, and effectively stored and preserved crops to maintain quality and compliance with industry regulations.

Irrigation/spray supervisor at Yellow Grove Farms Limited (2021-05 – 2022-02)

• Identified and managed pests and diseases, implementing effective control measures to protect crops.
• Planned and monitored spray and fertigation programs, ensuring adherence to schedules and optimal application conditions.
• Supervised the application of water, fertilizers, and pesticides, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and the proper use of protective clothing.
• Conducted weekly performance briefings, documenting field evaluations, and providing training to newly recruited spray employees to enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of crop nutrition and protection technology, ensuring the use of best practices in crop management and optimization of yield and quality.

Quality Assurance Supervisor at VEGPRO Group (2018-11 – 2020-12)

• Ensured adherence to customer specifications by training all packhouse workers on requirements and standards.
• Advised management on food safety, legality, integrity, authenticity, and quality, resulting in a 20% improvement in compliance and audit scores.
• Conducted daily quality checks, maintaining a 95% success rate in meeting the company’s quality objectives without compromise.
• Ensured compliance with HACCP standards in all working practices and procedures, achieving a 98% pass rate in internal audits.
• Trained new and existing personnel on food quality, safety, legality, authenticity, and integrity, increasing overall staff competency by 30%.

Attaché at Flamingo Horticulture (K) Limited (2016-05 – 2016-08)

• Managed production and irrigation details for roses and lilies, ensuring optimal growth conditions and high-quality yield.
• Conducted scouting and monitoring for pests and diseases, implementing effective crop protection measures to maintain plant health.
• Assisted in packhouse operations and export processes, contributing to the efficient handling and dispatch of flowers for international markets.

Bachelor of Science in Horticultural Science and Management – KARATINA UNIVERSITY (2013 – 2017)

Certificate of Secondary Education – CHAVAKALI HIGH SCHOOL (2009 – 2012)