Plantation Operations Manager

COTTI COFFEE

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Plantation Operations Manager

Cotti Coffee is seeking qualified, responsible and motivated candidates to join its coffee plantation operations in Southwest Ethiopia. Successful candidates should be ready to work at the assigned plantation site and contribute to safe, efficient and well-organized operations.

1. Plantation Operations Manager

Monthly Salary (Gross)

ETB 100,000–150,000

Work Location

Cheta, Kaffa Zone, Southwest Ethiopia; Godiya or Gesha, West Omo Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. Final placement will depend on operational needs.

Work Arrangement

Full-time, on-site; long-term residence at the assigned plantation is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end coffee plantation operations, including nursery management, planting, field maintenance, irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease control, and harvesting.
• Develop and implement production plans based on local growing conditions, seasonal requirements and plantation targets.
• Establish and monitor standardized field practices, production schedules and the effective use of agricultural inputs and equipment.
• Oversee harvesting, primary processing, grading, storage and quality control to reduce losses and maintain product quality.
• Manage local teams, work schedules, on-the-job training and performance follow-up.

Maintain production and inventory records and provide regular operational updates to management.

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least 3 years of practical experience managing coffee plantations or comparable large-scale agricultural operations; experience in Ethiopia is strongly preferred.
• Good working proficiency in English and Amharic, including the ability to communicate with local teams and external stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of coffee cultivation, pruning, soil and water management, fertilization, pest and disease control, harvesting and post-harvest handling.
• Demonstrated ability to plan production, lead teams, solve field problems and manage plantation operations independently.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to prepare operational reports.
• Willingness to live and work at the assigned plantation site.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV highlighting relevant experience, language skills and contact details
through Ethiojobs and via Email: [email protected]
Applicants should indicate the position they are applying for and their preferred or available work location.

Cotti Coffee is an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be assessed based on job-related qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.