Position: Estate Manager (The Administrator & Planner)
Department: Estate
Reporting To: Management / Business Owner
Location: Farm / Estate
Experience: 5–10 years preferred
Job Purpose
To manage the overall day-to-day operations of the agricultural estate, including manpower, procurement, logistics, machinery, inventory, budgets, cultivation schedules and operational reporting, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution of farm activities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Estate Operations
• Manage day-to-day operations of the farm/estate.
• Ensure timely execution of land preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilization, harvesting and other farm activities.
• Coordinate with the Agronomist and Field Manager for implementation of technical recommendations.

2. Procurement & Logistics
• Source and procure vermicompost, fertilizers, seeds/cuttings, irrigation materials, fuel and other farm requirements.
• Ensure timely availability of materials before planting, fertilization and harvesting cycles.
• Maintain vendor relationships and procurement records.

3. Budget & Cost Control




• Prepare and monitor farm operating budgets.
• Track cost per acre for land preparation and cultivation.
• Monitor fuel consumption, machinery expenses and other operational costs.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization.

4. Machinery & Infrastructure
• Coordinate deployment and maintenance of tractors, JCBs and other farm machinery.
• Ensure preventive maintenance and proper utilization of equipment.
• Coordinate with irrigation and infrastructure teams for timely repairs and maintenance.

5. Manpower Management
• Plan and allocate manpower according to farm requirements.
• Supervise field staff through the Field Manager.
• Maintain attendance, work allocation and employment-related records.
• Ensure discipline and productivity of field personnel.

6. Inventory Management
• Maintain records of fertilizers, vermicompost, fuel, irrigation components and other materials.
• Monitor stock level

📌 Estate Manager (Surat)
🏢 P P Savani University
📍 Surat