Strawberry Crop Production Lead - Sustainable Yield

Keelings; Fingal; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop

Free on-site parking with electric car

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Keelings is seeking a dedicated Crop Production Manager in Ireland to lead strawberry/softfruit growth from planning to harvest. You will manage teams, apply IPM, monitor crop health, and drive sustainable yields aligned with budgets.

The role requires a degree in Agricultural Science and fluent English, with a focus on accuracy, collaboration, and delivering high-quality produce for Keelings' markets across Europe.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in growing strawberries/softfruits.
• Experience in leading and managing teams.
• Ability to build and manage internal/external relationships.
• Commercially minded with a results focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Capable of performing under pressure and maintaining accuracy.
• Experience in IPM (Integrated Pest Management).
• Fluent English; additional languages desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of crop production to yield top-quality fruit.
• Oversee crop progress via ordering, planting, and delivery aligned with Growing programme.
• Monitor crop performance and provide timely crop health reports.
• Implement cost-effective crop management to meet KPIs and budgets.
• Ensure sustainable agricultural practices across production systems.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with QA/Agronomy and Operations for quality consistency.

Skills

Strawberries/Softfruits growth

Team leadership

Relationship management

Commercial mindset

Communication skills

Perseverance under pressure

Attention to detail

IPM experience

English fluency

Education

Agricultural Science degree

Job description

Keelings is seeking a dedicated Crop Production Manager in Ireland to lead strawberry/softfruit growth from planning to harvest. You will manage teams, apply IPM, monitor crop health, and drive sustainable yields aligned with budgets.

The role requires a degree in Agricultural Science and fluent English, with a focus on accuracy, collaboration, and delivering high-quality produce for Keelings' markets across Europe.