The role : You will lead all field operations on the estate. You will manage the supervisors and workforce, deliver the revival and development plan, and run the field trials that will shape how the estate is farmed.
Key responsibilities : Plan and oversee daily field work: plucking, pruning, infilling, weeding, manuring, spraying and harvesting across tea, cardamom, coffee and fruit crops Lead the rejuvenation of old tea sections: assessment, pruning cycles, infilling and replanting Manage current plantings of cardamom, coffee, mangosteen and avocado, including nurseries Set up and run modern irrigation (drip, sprinkler, fertigation) and soil- and leaf-testbased nutrition programmes Monitor crops for diseases and insect pests, and run integrated pest and disease management with safe, compliant use of chemicals Page 1 of 6Plantation Manager – Bison Valley Estate (Job Profile) Run field trials and keep accurate records of inputs,
yields and results Lead and develop a team of field supervisors; set daily targets and review performance Manage labour: deployment, attendance, muster, wages, welfare and good industrial relations Ensure compliance with the Plantations Labour Act, PF/ESI and other statutory requirements Prepare and control annual budgets, input purchases and cost per kg / per acre Maintain estate roads, buildings, water sources, vehicles and equipment Report regularly to management on progress, costs and trial outcomes
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Plantation: 5 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Malayalam & Hindi (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
📌 Plantation Manager (Idukki)
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