Job Description

Position Description

Business Division: CreAgro


Department: Biology


Location: Hyderabad



Position Title:
Executive - Farm Management


Level: Executives


Reporting to (Title): Group Lead - MFT

Position Purpose

The Position is to support Group Leader and Research Scientists in managing the farm operations and maintenance at research station, planning and execution of workforce requirement, field trial input material supply (seeds, fertilizers, farm implements, trial materials etc). Provide all necessary support require for conducting field trials and oversee & manage green house operation. Ensuring IP protection and implementation of company EHS policy. Manage the farm operational budget within the frame given by the PI CreAgro management

Strategic Responsibilities

• Active support of the philosophy, values and strategy of PI Industries
• Efficient contribution to the overall success of PI CreAgro by driving innovation according to objectives and targets being set by the PI CeAgro management team
• Fullfilling requirements from both business and biology (research targets)

Operational Responsibilities

• Support group leader with workforce management, farming operations, green house management, research farm budget, and focus on productivity improvement
• Visiting the different field trials to inspect crops condition, and also perform tests on soil and water.
• Make advance plan for purchase of seeding material, growing media, trays, fertilizer, micronutrient, maintenance pesticides, sprayer pumps, machinery & electrical spares etc.
• Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked and manage the material inventory in order to ensure the smooth field trial operation
• Maintain the stock register and site maintenance (machinery and equipments)
• Identify the service and repair agencies for AMC for various farm machinery, equipment (Water RO& AC), green houses etc.
• Schedule repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery spares.
• Daily management of farm workers, attendance record of the farm worker, security guards and site operator. Submit attendance sheet timely to HR.
• Support in proper filing of documentation & compliance of all the regulatory requirements
• Support in coordination with local bodies, governament agencies and research orginizations for smooth operation of the research stations
• Actively involved in making field trial planning and land allotment exercise.
• Support in conducting quality field trials as per trial calendar prepared by Research Scientist of each indications.
• Prepare field and planting beds as per the trial plans in support of research Team.
• Plan and execute general crop sanitization schedule to maintain healthy crop.
• Implement package of practices for better crop development from sowing to till the harvest of the trials.
• Manage irrigation systems (drip and sprinkler) as per the requirement & standardize the irrigation schedule.
• Ensure proper disposal of the treatment material and plant biomass as per the guidelines in consultation with respective Scientist.
• Support in keeping record of all seed material with delivery date/ sowing date, transplanting date & delivery for compound testing.
• Produce quality & healthy seedlings in the nursery as per the plan & requirement in the vegetable nursery.
• Collecting hazardous waste from the research areas viz. green house & lab, and ensure proper packing and storing at the designated place.
• Coordinate with waste disposal agency for collection of the hazardous waste and maintain all record for hazardous waste management.
• Ensuring all staff adhere to company EHS policy.
• Provide trainings on agriculture operations and EHS, to on-site field workers and staff members.
• Develop maintenance and operational procedure for the research farm.
• Supervise housekeeping personnel and train them for maintaining the office neat and clean as well as ensure proper house keeping at research station
• Organize medical heath check-up for field workers and other staff at regular interval

Financial Responsibilities

• Contribute to budget preparation of entire research station by collaborating with group leader and research scientist
• Identify the require items needed at site and include in the budget proposal.
• Prepare & submit purchase requisitions and procure the material as per the approved Purchase Order.
• Manage daily purchases for the research station and submission of bills in time.
• Contribute to budgetary controls within the area of responsibility

People Responsibilities

• Coordinate and collaborate with people working at research station for the successful execution of the farm operations.
• Support in creating cohesive team working environment at the work place.
• Review the work performance of the field workers and give feedback
• Identify highly efficient field workers and plan for hiring contractual workers/staff through contractors as per the budget.

Education Qualification

• Sc. /B.Sc. Agriculture / Horticulture
• Diploma in Agriculture with experience

Work Experience

• Post academic industrial research experience of 2-5 years in the area of Agricultural sciences (e.g. Seed or crop protection)
• Experience in farm operations is preferred
• Experience in following crop package of practices.
• Experience in conducting field trials.
• Experience in monitoring and controlling budgets for R&D activities

Industry to be Hired from

Agribusiness (Crop Protection/Seed)

Functional Competencies

• Subject knowledge
• Crop Protection Knowledge
• Data Assessment and Analysis
• English and local language is desirable

Interaction Complexity and Team Work