Certification Manager (npop / Nop)

Year    MP, IN, India

Job Description

Key Responsibilities



1. Certification Process Management



Oversee end-to-end certification activities under NPOP, NOP, CU and other organic standards. Ensure timely processing, review, approval, and issuance of certificates as per scheme guidelines. Maintain compliance with accreditation bodies requirements (APEDA, USDA, etc.). Monitor renewal processes, surveillance requirements, and inspection cycles.

2 Review & Verification -NC (Non-Conformance) Closer - Organic Certification



Review NCs raised during internal inspections, external inspections, audits, and surveillance. Verify submitted corrective actions (CA) and preventive actions (PA) from farmers, ICS staff, and cluster coordinators. Ensure corrective actions meet NPOP / NOP / EU / USDA / PGS-India standard requirements.

3 Documentation & Evidence Checking & Training



Check documentary evidence such as: Land records Input records (seeds, fertilizers, plant protection) Compost/organic input preparation records Field activity records ICS register & farmer files Verify GPS, field map corrections, and compliance documentation. Prepare NC closure reports for internal review and certification decision. Generate cluster-wise, ICS-wise NC pending & closure status reports. Align reporting with CB auditors & certification decision-making team. Review application forms, farm documents, ICS files, inspection reports, traceability documents, and transaction certificates. Coordinate with Project Executive, LRP, Internal inspectors, farmers, exporters, processors, and internal teams for certification-related queries. Liaise with Certification Bodies and regulatory authorities for audits and compliance. Guide and supervise certification executives, data entry operators, and document reviewers. Provide training on NPOP/NOP standards and certification procedures.

Qualification & Experience



Bachelor's/Master's degree in Agriculture, Organic Farming, Forestry, Food Technology, or related fields. Minimum

3-5 year's

experience in Organic Certification (NPOP/NOP/CU and TC). Experience in dealing with APEDA, USDA NOP, Certification Bodies preferred.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?25,000.00 - ?35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4781626
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    MP, IN, India
  • Education
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  • Experience
    Year