Lemon Production Manager
First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026.
Production Planning and Management
Develop annual and seasonal lemon production plans.
Set production targets for each farm sector and cultivated area.
Monitor tree growth stages and determine the agricultural requirements for each stage.
Develop and implement agricultural operation schedules in coordination with the technical team.
Monitor actual production against planned targets and take corrective actions when necessary.
Agricultural Operations Supervision
Supervise irrigation operations according to crop water requirements and climatic conditions.
Monitor soil and foliar fertilization programs.
Supervise pruning, tree training, and orchard maintenance activities.
Monitor pest and disease control programs affecting lemon trees.
Supervise weed control, soil management, and orchard sanitation.
Monitor flowering, fruit setting, fruit development, and overall tree health.
Ensure proper implementation of agricultural practices to improve fruit quality and yield.
Harvesting and Post-Harvest Management
Determine appropriate harvesting dates according to fruit maturity and quality specifications.
Supervise harvesting, sorting, grading, and packing operations.
Ensure minimum product losses and damage during harvesting, handling, and transportation.
Coordinate with Quality Control and Sales Departments to meet customer requirements.
Monitor actual harvested quantities and compare them with production targets.
Ensure proper handling and storage conditions to maintain product quality.
Manpower and Cost Management
Allocate manpower across farm sectors and agricultural activities.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of production engineers, supervisors, and agricultural workers.
Identify manpower, machinery, fertilizers, pesticides, and other production requirements.
Monitor the consumption of agricultural inputs and supplies.
Control operational expenses and minimize waste.
Prepare and monitor the agricultural production budget.
Improve labor productivity and operational efficiency.
Reporting and Performance Monitoring
Prepare daily reports on completed agricultural activities.
Submit weekly reports on orchard conditions and expected production.
Prepare monthly production and cost reports.
Analyze production shortages, quality issues, and operational deviations.
Develop corrective and preventive action plans.
Recommend improvements to enhance productivity and operational performance.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, preferably in Horticulture or Fruit Production.
5–10 years of experience in agricultural production.
Minimum 3 years of experience in managing citrus or lemon farms.
Strong knowledge of irrigation, fertilization, pruning, and pest management.
Experience in agricultural manpower and operational cost management.
Ability to develop production plans and analyze agricultural performance data.
Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and agricultural reporting systems.