Job Description
General Manager / Senior Estate Manager – Tea Estate OperationsCompany: Mahadeobari Tea Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Location:
Mahadeobari Tea Estate, Bordubi, Tinsukia District, Upper Assam

Experience:
Minimum 20 years of hands-on experience in managing tea estates in Assam Employment Type: Full time, On-site Industry: Tea Plantation and Manufacturing About Mahadeobari Tea Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Mahadeobari Tea Co. Pvt. Ltd. is an established tea manufacturing company engaged in the cultivation, processing, and production of Assam Black Tea, including CTC and Orthodox varieties. With tea estates in Upper Assam, the company combines traditional tea-growing expertise with a focus on operational efficiency, quality improvement, cost management, and sustainable plantation practices. We are seeking a highly experienced and result-oriented General Manager / Senior Estate Manager to lead our tea estate operations, strengthen field and factory performance, improve productivity, and ensure disciplined execution across all operational functions. Role OverviewThe position requires a seasoned tea plantation professional with at least 20 years of experience in Assam tea gardens and a thorough understanding of the region's agro-climatic conditions, plantation practices, labour management, tea manufacturing, and statutory compliance. The candidate will be responsible for the overall management of estate operations, from cultivation and green leaf production to manufacturing coordination, quality control, cost optimization, and workforce management. The ideal candidate must combine deep practical knowledge of tea cultivation with strong leadership, financial discipline, and the ability to introduce systems, improve accountability, and deliver measurable operational results.

Key Responsibilities
1. Plantation and Field Operations
• Oversee all plantation activities, including pruning, plucking, tipping, infilling, drainage, shade management, soil improvement, and general field maintenance.
• Develop and implement annual and monthly field operation plans aligned with production targets and seasonal conditions.
• Improve green leaf yield per hectare through effective agronomic practices and timely execution of field activities.
• Monitor rainfall, temperature, soil moisture, pest incidence, and other factors affecting crop productivity.
• Ensure optimal utilization of land, labour, machinery, and agricultural inputs.
• Drive long-term improvement in bush health, field conditions, and overall estate productivity. 2. Production Planning and Tea Manufacturing
• Coordinate plantation output with factory processing capacity to ensure efficient utilization of green leaf.
• Monitor green leaf quality, plucking standards, leaf handling, and transportation to the factory.
• Work closely with factory management to maintain consistency in manufacturing quality and recovery.
• Identify opportunities to improve made tea recovery, reduce processing losses, and enhance quality.
• Monitor production performance against budgets, historical trends, and annual targets.
• Maintain effective coordination between field and factory teams. 3. Labour and Workforce Management
• Lead and supervise field staff, factory personnel, supervisors, and other estate employees.
• Ensure effective manpower planning, labour deployment, attendance monitoring, and productivity measurement.
• Maintain constructive industrial relations and address workforce grievances in a timely and professional manner.




• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, wage requirements, welfare provisions, and employment regulations.
• Develop a culture of accountability, discipline, safety, and performance across the estate.
• Build the capabilities of junior managers and supervisors through structured guidance and training. 4. Cost Control and Financial Management
• Prepare annual operating budgets covering plantation, factory, labour, maintenance, and administrative expenses.
• Monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets and investigate significant variances.
• Identify opportunities to reduce the cost of production without compromising crop health, manufacturing standards, or statutory obligations.
• Control the consumption and application of fertilizers, pesticides, fuel, and other operational inputs.
• Improve labour productivity and machinery utilization through effective planning and monitoring.
• Submit regular cost, production, and operational performance reports to senior management. 5. Statutory Compliance, Safety and Sustainability
• Ensure compliance with applicable Tea Board, FSSAI, labour, factory, environmental, and other statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate operational records, registers, reports, and documentation.
• Ensure the safe storage, handling, and application of agrochemicals.
• Monitor occupational health and safety standards across field, factory, and estate facilities.
• Oversee compliance with applicable requirements relating to worker housing, sanitation, drinking water, and welfare facilities.
• Promote responsible resource utilization, soil conservation, water management, and sustainable agricultural practices. 6. Infrastructure and Asset Management
• Supervise maintenance of estate roads, drains, buildings, worker facilities, machinery, vehicles, and other infrastructure.
• Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed and equipment downtime is minimized.
• Monitor contractors, vendors, repair work, and procurement activities.
• Maintain proper records of company assets and ensure their appropriate utilization.
• Recommend capital expenditure based on operational needs, expected returns, and long-term estate development priorities. 7. Systems, Reporting and Operational Improvement
• Establish clear operating procedures, performance indicators, and reporting systems across field and factory operations.
• Ensure timely submission of daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal performance reports.
• Monitor key indicators, including green leaf production, yield per hectare, labour productivity, manufacturing recovery, cost per kilogram, and made tea quality.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement corrective measures.
• Strengthen coordination between estate management, factory teams, accounts, procurement, and head office.
• Provide management with practical recommendations for improving profitability, productivity, and long-term estate performance. Candidate Profile and QualificationsEssential Requirements
• Minimum 20 years of hands-on experience in tea plantation management in Assam, preferably in Upper Assam.




• Demonstrated experience in managing medium-to-large tea estates, including field operations, labour, and factory coordination.
• Strong knowledge of Assam tea cultivation practices, seasonal crop management, pruning cycles, plucking standards, and pest and disease management.
• Proven ability to manage labour-intensive operations and maintain productive industrial relations.
• Experience in budgeting, cost control, production planning, and operational reporting.
• Working knowledge of applicable labour legislation, plantation regulations, factory compliance, and tea industry standards.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and people-management skills.
• Ability to work and reside on-site at the estate in Bordubi, Tinsukia District. Preferred Qualifications
• Degree or diploma in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, Plantation Management, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Senior Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, or General Manager in an established Assam tea estate.
• Experience in improving estate productivity, reducing manufacturing costs, and implementing structured management systems.
• Familiarity with computerized reporting, spreadsheets, estate management software, and production monitoring systems. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Performance will be evaluated against clearly defined and mutually agreed operational targets, including:
• Crop productivity: Green leaf yield per hectare and achievement of production targets.
• Manufacturing efficiency: Green leaf-to-made-tea recovery, processing losses, and factory utilization.
• Cost management: Cost per kilogram of made tea and adherence to approved operating budgets.
• Labour productivity: Effective manpower utilization, attendance, and output per labour unit.
• Quality: Consistency of green leaf quality and made tea standards.
• Compliance and safety: Timely statutory compliance and adherence to workplace safety requirements.
• Infrastructure and maintenance: Equipment availability, preventive maintenance, and upkeep of estate assets.
• Management discipline: Accuracy and timeliness of reporting, implementation of systems, and closure of operational issues.
• Tech Savy
- This is a must What We Expect from the CandidateWe are looking for a professional who understands that successful tea estate management requires more than routine supervision. The candidate must be capable of taking ownership of the entire operation, anticipating challenges, managing people effectively, and translating operational plans into measurable results. RemunerationCompensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, capabilities, and demonstrated track record. Accommodation and other employment benefits may be discussed based on the role and company policy. Application ProcessInterested candidates should share their updated CV along with the following details:
• Total years of experience in Assam tea estates.
• Current designation and employer.
• Tea estate(s) managed and approximate acreage.
• Average annual green leaf production and made tea output under their supervision.
• Experience in CTC and Orthodox manufacturing operations.
• Current and expected compensation.
• Notice period and earliest joining date.
• Mahadeobari Tea Co. Pvt. Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from experienced tea plantation professionals who can contribute to operational excellence and sustainable business growth..

📌 Estate Manager (Tinsukia)
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