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 levels and prevent shortages or unnecessary accumulation.

7. Reporting & Compliance

- Prepare weekly/monthly operational and progress reports for management.
- Track acreage, cultivation activities, expenditure, manpower and productivity.
- Act as the primary coordination point between management and field operations.

Qualification

Essential:

- B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agribusiness or a related discipline.

OR

- Bachelor's degree in Management / Rural Management / Farm Management with substantial experience in agricultural estate operations.

Preferred:

- M.Sc. Agriculture / Agribusiness / MBA in Agribusiness or related qualification.
- Diploma/degree in Farm Management can be considered for candidates with strong practical estate-management experience.

Skills Required
- Strong farm/estate operations management.
- Budgeting and cost control.
- Procurement and vendor management.
- Manpower management.
- Machinery and logistics coordination.
- Inventory management.
- Positive communication and reporting skills.
- Ability to manage large-scale agricultural operations.

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