Job Description
A. Production & Operations Management
1. Nursery Expertise : Apply working knowledge and expertise in nursery management and
advanced plant production methods to ensure high-quality output.
2. Planning & Forecasting : Develop detailed plans and forecast plant production volumes for
the unit, aligning production schedules with projected sales and demand.
3. Execution : Take charge of planning and executing the production of plants effectively
across all designated APD campuses.
4. Innovation : Monitor and understand new trends in nursery and horticulture and be able to
adopt them rapidly to improve efficiency and output.
5. Target Focus : Drive a target-orientated culture within the unit, ensuring tasks are
completed efficiently to meet production goals.
B. Team Management & Training
6. Team Leadership (PWDs) : Manage, motivate, and mentor the team of PWDs involved in
production, fostering an inclusive, supportive, and safe working environment.
7. Training : Develop and deliver practical Horticulture training programs for students, staff,
and volunteers, focusing on essential plant production skills.
C. Administration & Costing
8. Costing : Possess robust knowledge of production costing principles to monitor material
usage, minimize waste, and ensure products are priced competitively.
9. Tally Knowledge : Utilize working knowledge in Tally ERP for accurate input of production-
related data and inventory tracking.
10. Procurement Support : Assist the Commercial Manager by providing specifications and
technical requirements for the procurement of raw materials and tools essential for
production activities.
Production Manager • Bangalore North, KA, in