Job Title: Coffee Estate Manager

Location: Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh

Industry: Agriculture / Coffee Plantation / Horticulture

Department: Estate Operations

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Coffee Estate Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our coffee plantation in Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh. The candidate will be responsible for plantation management, workforce supervision, crop planning, coffee cultivation, harvesting, yield improvement, quality control, and overall estate operations.

The ideal candidate should have robust knowledge of coffee cultivation practices, plantation maintenance, agricultural operations, and labour management, with the ability to improve productivity while maintaining sustainable farming practices.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day operations of the coffee estate, including planting, pruning, weeding, shade management, and general plantation maintenance.
- Oversee coffee cultivation, crop development, harvesting, and post-harvest activities.
- Develop seasonal crop plans and implement agricultural practices to improve yield and bean quality.
- Supervise estate supervisors, field workers, and contract labour.
- Plan workforce requirements, allocate daily tasks, and monitor productivity.
- Monitor soil health, irrigation, drainage, nutrient management, and plant health.
- Identify and manage pests, diseases, and other crop-related issues.
- Coordinate coffee cherry harvesting, sorting, processing, drying, and storage.
- Maintain records of plantation activities, production, labour attendance, material usage, and operational expenses.
- Manage agricultural inputs, tools, machinery, and estate inventory.
- Monitor estate budgets and control operating costs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable labour, safety, and environmental requirements.




- Implement sustainable and environmentally responsible coffee cultivation practices.
- Prepare periodic reports on crop conditions, yield estimates, expenses, and estate performance.
- Coordinate with procurement, processing, and sales teams to maintain coffee quality and traceability.

Required Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Plantation Management, or a related field preferred.
- Relevant experience in coffee cultivation, plantation management, or agricultural estate operations.
- Practical knowledge of coffee growing, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.
- Experience in managing field teams and agricultural labour.
- Knowledge of plantation maintenance, crop protection, and yield management.

Required Skills
- Coffee plantation and crop management.
- Labour and workforce management.
- Crop planning and yield estimation.
- Pest and disease management.
- Harvesting and post-harvest processing.
- Inventory and cost control.
- Agricultural reporting and recordkeeping.
- Team leadership, communication, and problem-solving.
- Knowledge of sustainable farming practices.

Preferred Candidate Profile
- Experience managing coffee estates or plantations in hilly regions.
- Familiarity with local agricultural conditions in Araku Valley and surrounding areas.
- Ability to work and stay at the estate location, as required.
- Strong operational discipline and a hands-on approach to plantation management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Coffee yield and production quality.
- Plantation health and productivity.
- Labour productivity and operational efficiency.
- Harvesting and processing quality.
- Cost control and resource utilization.
- Timely completion of seasonal plantation activities.

Interested candidates may apply with their updated resume to this mail id - [email protected]

📌 Coffee Estate Manager (Araku Valley)
🏢 Lansum Properties
📍 Araku Valley