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