Key Responsibilities
Cluster Leadership & Strategy
- Lead and manage overall farm operations across the cluster, ensuring alignment with company vision and regenerative agriculture protocols.
- Drive cluster expansion strategies, identifying opportunities to scale operations across multiple regions.
- Prepare and manage cluster-level budgets, ensuring cost optimization and financial efficiency.
Production & Supply Chain Management
Develop and execute production planning aligned with market demand and sales forecasts.Oversee contract farming operations, ensuring compliance with regenerative practices and farmer engagement protocols.Monitor farm-level activities to ensure zero chemical usage, adherence to regenerative standards, and continuous process improvement.Manage operations at Regional Aggregation Centres (RACs) including collection, grading, sorting, storage, and logistics coordination.Ensure quality control, timely delivery, and SKU availability to meet customer demand.Farmer Engagement & Capacity Building
Mobilize, onboard, and mentor farmers for contract farming programs.Provide training and guidance to farmers in regenerative organic practices.Foster long-term relationships with farmer partners, driving community development and shared prosperity.Collaboration & Innovation
Work closely with sales, operations, and technical teams to ensure seamless execution of plans.Collaborate with the Centre of Excellence to implement the latest innovations in regenerative farming.Provide continuous field insights to technical teams for R&D and process refinement.Governance & Performance Management
Establish KPIs for farming, logistics, and delivery metrics at the cluster level.Monitor team performance, provide leadership coaching, and build a culture of accountability and excellence.Ensure compliance with food safety, sustainability, and environmental guidelines.Qualifications & Postgraduate or graduate degree in Agriculture / Agri-Business Management with 810 years of experience in farmer-level operations.
OR graduate / postgraduate in other disciplines with 10+ years experience in large-scale agri, F&V, or contract farming Strong background in organic, natural, or regenerative farming practices.Proven track record of leading regional-scale farm operations, preferably in high-growth or sustainability-driven organizations.Experience in supply chain management, farmer engagement, and contract farming models.Skills :
Strong leadership and people management capabilities.Excellent communication in English, Hindi, and local language(s).Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and working knowledge of ERP / AgriTech platforms.Ability to drive business development, expansion planning, and cost optimization.(ref : iimjobs.com)