Dear Aspirant,

Greetings from Kanak Bioscience and Research Pvt. Ltd. !!

We are glad to inform you that we have some urgent opening for Keonjhar location for the position of Assistant Manager/ Manager Cultivation . Please follow the bellow mentioned job description.

Salary(CTC): 35,000 to 38,000/Month (INR)

Benefits: PF & Health Insurance
Department: Agriculture / Medicinal Plant Cultivation
Reporting To: Cultivation Head
Job Location: Mayurbhanj, Sundargarh, Keonjhar / As per company requirements
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

1. Job Purpose

To assist the Cultivation Head in planning, implementing, and supervising medicinal plant cultivation activities to ensure optimum yield, quality, and sustainable production. The position involves managing farm operations, coordinating with farmers and field staff, implementing good agricultural practices, and ensuring compliance with organic farming standards and quality requirements.

2. Educational Qualification

- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Botany, or a related discipline.
- A diploma in Agriculture or Horticulture may be considered based on relevant experience and organizational requirements.
- Additional training in medicinal and aromatic plants, organic farming, or sustainable agriculture will be an advantage.

3. Experience

- Preferably more than 5 years of experience in medicinal plant cultivation, organic farming, horticulture, or agricultural farm management.
- Experience in field supervision, farmer coordination, nursery management, and crop production is desirable.
- Knowledge of organic certification requirements and Valuable Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) will be an added advantage.

4. Roles and Responsibilities

A. Cultivation Planning and Field Management

- Assist in preparing crop cultivation plans, seasonal calendars, and production schedules for medicinal and aromatic plants.
- Supervise land preparation, sowing, transplanting, irrigation, weeding, intercultural operations, and harvesting.
- Monitor crop growth, plant health, and field performance to achieve production targets.
- Recommend suitable medicinal plant species based on soil conditions, climate.

B. Nursery and Planting Material Management

- Supervise nursery operations, seed propagation, seedling production, and transplanting.
- Ensure the availability of quality seeds, planting materials, and healthy seedlings.
- Monitor germination, seedling growth, and plant establishment.

C. Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management





- Coordinate soil sampling and testing to determine nutrient requirements.
- Implement integrated nutrient management using organic manures, compost, biofertilizers, and other permitted inputs.
- Monitor soil health and recommend appropriate soil fertility improvement measures.
- Ensure compliance with applicable organic farming standards, wherever required.

D. Irrigation and Water Management

- Monitor irrigation schedules according to crop requirements and climatic conditions.
- Implement efficient water management practices, including drip irrigation and mulching.
- Monitor drainage and take preventive measures against waterlogging and moisture stress.

E. Pest and Disease Management

- Conduct regular field inspections to identify pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
- Implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and preventive crop protection measures.
- Recommend biological control methods and approved botanical inputs.
- Maintain records of pest monitoring and crop protection activities.

F. Organic Farming and Certification Compliance

- Implement organic cultivation practices in accordance with applicable certification requirements, including NPOP standards where relevant.
- Maintain farm records, input registers, field histories, and traceability documentation.
- Ensure that only permitted inputs are used in certified organic cultivation.
- Support internal inspections, certification audits, and corrective action implementation.

G. Harvesting and Post-Harvest Management

- Supervise harvesting at the appropriate maturity stage for the required medicinal plant parts.
- Monitor cleaning, sorting, grading, drying, and storage of harvested materials.
- Ensure proper post-harvest handling to maintain quality and minimize contamination.
- Coordinate with the quality control team to ensure compliance with raw material specifications.

H. Farmer and Field Staff Management

- Supervise field supervisors, farm workers, and cultivation teams.
- Allocate daily activities and monitor work progress.
- Coordinate with farmers and provide technical guidance on medicinal plant cultivation.




- Organize farmer training programmes on improved cultivation practices and quality standards.

I. Documentation and Reporting

- Maintain crop-wise records of cultivation area, input consumption, labour deployment, crop growth, yield, and harvesting.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cultivation reports.
- Monitor production costs, crop performance, and productivity.
- Report field-level challenges and recommend corrective measures to the Cultivation Manager.

5. Required Skills and Competencies

- Technical knowledge of medicinal and aromatic plant cultivation.
- Understanding of soil fertility, irrigation, nutrient management, and pest management.
- Knowledge of organic farming practices and certification documentation.
- Field team supervision and farmer coordination skills.
- Report preparation, record keeping, and basic computer proficiency.
- Problem-solving, planning, and time-management abilities.
- Willingness to travel to farms and cultivation sites as required.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be evaluated based on:

- Achievement of planned cultivation area and production targets.
- Improvement in crop yield and medicinal raw material quality.
- Timely completion of cultivation and harvesting operations.
- Compliance with organic farming and cultivation protocols.
- Accuracy of farm records and traceability documentation.
- Effective supervision of field staff and coordination with farmers.
- Reduction in crop losses and avoidable production costs.
- Timely availability of quality medicinal plant raw materials.

7. Working Conditions

- Field-based role involving regular visits to cultivation sites, nurseries, and farms.
- May require travel to farmer locations and project sites.
- Work may involve outdoor activities under varying climatic conditions.

8. Expected Outcome

To ensure the systematic cultivation of medicinal plants with consistent yield, quality, traceability, and sustainable farming practices while meeting the organization's production and raw material requirements.

Interested candidates please share their updated cvs through mail to [email protected]

- Please be aware & alert of fraud consultancies , agencies and individual . we do not ask money for employment.

Thanks
HR Department,
Kanak Bioscience & Research Pvt. Ltd.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹38,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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