1. About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented National Head ICS to lead national-level Internal Control System (ICS) development, organic certification, compliance management, and multi-state agricultural operations.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in organic certification standards, farmer mobilization, internal inspections, third-party audits, traceability, procurement integration, and team leadership.

The position will be responsible for developing national ICS strategies, ensuring certification compliance, strengthening field operations, and managing large-scale organic and natural farming projects.

2. Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. National ICS Strategy & Compliance

- Develop and implement national-level ICS strategies, SOPs, manuals, and quality assurance systems.
- Ensure compliance with NPOP, NOP, EU Organic, PGS-India, and applicable natural farming standards.
- Establish standardized compliance protocols across multiple states and projects.
- Drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and maintain audit readiness.

B. Certification & Audit Management

- Manage farmer registration, internal inspections, documentation, and data validation.
- Plan and coordinate internal inspections, external audits, and annual surveillance audits.
- Coordinate with accredited certification bodies and regulatory authorities.
- Monitor audit observations, non-compliances, and corrective action closure.

C. Risk Management & Product Traceability

- Conduct pre-audit risk assessments and contamination risk analysis.
- Monitor input-output mass balance, seed records, farm production estimates, and product traceability.
- Ensure farm-to-warehouse traceability and certified produce segregation.
- Maintain certification integrity throughout the supply chain.

D. Procurement & Business Operations

- Align certified farmer clusters with corporate procurement plans and business requirements.
- Coordinate crop planning, harvest forecasting, production estimates, and procurement targets.
- Monitor certified commodity volumes, warehouse operations, stock reconciliation,



and quality standards.
- Ensure coordination between farmer groups, procurement teams, and supply chain operations.

E. Team Leadership & Capacity Building

- Lead, guide, and mentor Multi-Certification Managers, Regional ICS Managers, Project Executives, Field Officers, and Internal Inspectors.
- Develop team capabilities through structured training and performance management.
- Conduct farmer training on organic production, bio-input preparation, pest management, and certification standards.
- Ensure effective execution of national and state-level project targets.

F. Digital MIS & Reporting Management

- Implement and monitor digital MIS systems for farmer registration, inspections, certification, and traceability.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting through TraceNet 2.0, PGS-India, and other relevant certification platforms.
- Review daily, weekly, and monthly reports and monitor project performance.
- Consolidate national-level operational, certification, procurement, and compliance reports for senior management.

3. Reporting Structure Reporting To: CEO / Managing Director / Director – Operations.

Direct Reporting & Coordination:

- Multi-Certification Managers
- Regional ICS Managers
- Project Executives
- Field Officers
- Internal Inspectors
- Documentation and MIS Teams

Reporting Responsibilities:

- Collect and review periodic reports from all Multi-Certification Managers, Project Executives, and Field Officers.
- Monitor state-wise and project-wise performance against assigned targets.
- Review farmer registration, inspection progress, certification status, and audit compliance.
- Consolidate reports and present progress, challenges, and corrective action plans to senior management.
- Ensure accountability,



timely reporting, and effective coordination across all operational levels.

4. Operational Scale & Performance Expectations

- Manage large-scale multi-state ICS operations and farmer networks.
- Experience in supervising approximately 38 ICS clusters covering 19,000+ registered organic farmers.
- Manage multi-disciplinary teams comprising managers, project executives, warehouse staff, accountants, and field supervisors.
- Establish digital tracking systems for farmer records, inspections, production, procurement, and traceability.
- Ensure effective coordination between certification, production, procurement, and supply chain departments.

5. Educational Qualification

- M.Sc. in Agriculture – Mandatory.
- Ph.D. in Agriculture – Preferred.
- Additional qualifications in Organic Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, or Supply Chain Management will be an advantage.

6. Required Professional Experience

- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in ICS development and organic certification.
- Solid experience in NPOP, NOP, EU Organic, and PGS-India certification systems.
- Proven experience in multi-state organic farming and certification projects.
- Experience in managing large farmer networks, FPOs, and field teams.
- Strong knowledge of internal inspections, third-party audits, CAPA, and traceability systems.
- Experience in procurement planning, warehouse management, and certified commodity operations.

7. Key Skills & Competencies

- National ICS Strategy & Development
- Organic Certification & Compliance Management
- NPOP / NOP / EU / PGS-India Standards
- Internal Inspection & External Audit Management
- CAPA & Risk Assessment
- Farmer Mobilization & FPO Development
- Procurement & Supply Chain Management
- Digital MIS & TraceNet 2.0
- Team Leadership & Multi-State Project Management
- Strategic Planning & Performance Monitoring

8. Language Proficiency

- English: Good proficiency – Written and Verbal.
- Gujarati: Fluent – Written and Verbal.
- Hindi: Fluent – Written and Verbal.

📌 Manager - ICS & Certification (Surat)
🏢 Cowberry Industries
📍 Surat