Farmhouse & Agriculture Manager

Company Details: Our client is in edible oil manufacturing.

Designation: Farmhouse & Agriculture Manager

Job Location: Thol, Ahmedabad

Role Overview

N.K. Proteins Pvt. Ltd. is looking for an experienced Farmhouse & Agriculture Manager to oversee the overall agricultural, horticultural and landscaping operations at its farmhouse. The role involves maintaining gardens, lawns, plantations, and green spaces, managing agricultural activities, ensuring plant health, and implementing sustainable practices. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards of upkeep, resource utilization and operational efficiency in line with management's expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Farmhouse & Landscape Management: Oversee the maintenance of gardens, lawns, plantations and landscaped areas, ensuring cleanliness and visual appeal.
• Horticulture & Plant Maintenance: Manage the cultivation and upkeep of plants, shrubs, trees and flowering varieties, including watering, pruning, fertilization and pest control.
• Agricultural Operations: Plan and supervise soil preparation, planting, cultivation, harvesting and other agricultural activities, as applicable.
• Irrigation & Resource Management: Manage irrigation systems, watering schedules, drainage and the efficient utilization of water, manpower, equipment and agricultural inputs.
• Manpower Management: Supervise gardeners, farm workers and horticulture staff, ensuring proper task allocation, productivity and timely completion of work.
• Vendor Coordination: Coordinate with nurseries, suppliers and external service providers to ensure the quality and timely execution of activities.
• Quality, Safety & Sustainability: Ensure safe handling of fertilizers and pesticides while promoting composting, organic manure application, water conservation and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Planning & Reporting: Conduct regular inspections, maintain records of inventory, plant treatments, manpower and expenses, and report progress and operational requirements to management.

Key Requirements:

• Qualification: B.Sc. in Agriculture.
• Experience: 6+ years of relevant experience in agriculture, gardening, horticulture, landscaping and plant maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural and horticultural practices, plant health management, soil conditions and pest control.
• Experience in managing gardens, lawns, plantations, irrigation systems and agricultural operations.
• Ability to supervise gardeners and farm workers and coordinate with vendors and suppliers.
• Good planning, organizational, problem-solving and resource management skills.
• Knowledge of sustainable farming practices, water conservation and safe handling of agricultural chemicals.
• Strong ownership, accountability and willingness to work at the farmhouse location.

Contact Person:
Anjali Vyas
[email protected]
9898408648