4 Organic Certifications Jobs

As the Plantation Manager for a 100-acre coffee, cardamom, and pepper plantation located at 5,500 ft altitude in the picturesque Kurangani/Pitchangarai Hills, your primary responsibility will be to lead the plantation operations, enhance yield, and implement sustainable farming practices. The vision is to revitalize the plantation through a hybrid farming approach that combines conventional and organic practices before transitioning fully to organic over a span of 3-5 years. You will be overseeing day-to-day operations, including crop management, irrigation, labor supervision, and the transition towards organic farming. Your role will demand hands-on expertise in horticulture, agroforestry, and sustainable agriculture to ensure productivity and environmental responsibility. Your key responsibilities will include managing farm operations and crop cultivation, such as overseeing the cultivation of coffee, cardamom, and pepper while ensuring the best agronomic practices, executing pruning, fertilization, pest control, and disease management strategies, implementing an irrigation system, and optimizing water resource management. You will also need to assess existing 60-70-year-old coffee plants and recommend replanting strategies where necessary, and plan the gradual transition to organic farming while maintaining short-term profitability. Moreover, you will be responsible for developing and implementing organic farming practices and soil health improvement programs, optimizing composting, vermiculture, and biofertilizer techniques for sustainability, ensuring compliance with organic certification requirements, and integrating agroforestry and biodiversity-friendly farming methods. Additionally, you will manage a team of farm laborers, provide training and supervision, implement efficient labor scheduling, harvest planning, and yield forecasting, maintain logistics, post-harvest processing, and quality control for the produce, and oversee infrastructure improvements, including bungalow renovation, labor housing, and equipment maintenance. Your financial and business planning responsibilities will include optimizing cost-effective procurement of inputs while ensuring quality standards, planning and executing strategies to increase yield and revenue, maintaining records of production, expenses, and sales to assess profitability, and identifying and collaborating with buyers, distributors, and coffee cooperatives. To qualify for this role, you should possess a Bachelors/Masters degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plantation Management, or a related field, along with 5+ years of experience in plantation or farm management, preferably with coffee, cardamom, or pepper. Strong knowledge of organic farming, agroforestry, and soil health management is essential, as well as experience in implementing irrigation systems and pest management strategies, ability to supervise and train laborers, strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in remote locations, and a basic understanding of farm economics and cost management. Preferred skills include knowledge of GIS mapping, precision agriculture, or farm management software, experience in obtaining organic certifications (India Organic, USDA, etc.), familiarity with supply chain and export procedures for coffee and spices, and a passion for sustainability and eco-friendly farm management. In return, we offer a competitive salary with performance-based incentives, the opportunity to lead a sustainable farming transformation, accommodation (if required) within the plantation, and a chance to work in a scenic, high-altitude plantation with a vision for premium, organic produce. If you are passionate about sustainable plantation management and excited about being part of the journey in revitalizing a historic coffee estate, we would love to hear from you!,

About the Company: Agronic Food Pvt. Ltd. is a leading exporter of certified organic food products, known for their commitment to quality, sustainability, and ethical sourcing. Serving global clients in the food, nutraceutical, and wellness sectors, the company is expanding its procurement team to meet increasing demands. Role Overview: We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Purchase Executive to oversee vendor communications, procure high-quality raw materials, and ensure timely procurement aligned with production requirements. This role requires strong negotiation skills, process adherence, and coordination with various departments. Key Responsibilities: - Identifying, evaluating, and onboarding reliable suppliers for organic food products such as spices, herbs, and oils. - Generating and monitoring Purchase Orders (POs) based on internal needs. - Maintaining up-to-date records of purchases, delivery schedules, and vendor invoices. - Collaborating with quality control and warehouse teams to oversee the receipt and inspection of goods. - Following up with suppliers to ensure timely dispatches and resolve delivery issues. - Monitoring inventory levels and recommending reorders when necessary. - Assisting in audits, supplier evaluations, and documentation for certifications like NOP, NPOP, and EU Organic. - Compiling procurement reports and supporting cost-saving initiatives. - Conducting visits to suppliers, vendors, and farms as needed to ensure product quality, compliance, and relationship-building. Required Skills & Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree. - 1-3 years of procurement experience, preferably in the food or FMCG sector (Desirable). - Strong communication and negotiation abilities. - Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and ERP systems. - Knowledge of organic certifications and compliance is advantageous. - Ability to multitask and perform well under pressure. Why Join Agronic: - Join a rapidly growing export company with global exposure. - Contribute to ethical and sustainable sourcing practices. - Gain experience across supply chain, quality, and logistics functions. - Work in a transparent and team-oriented work environment.,

You will be responsible for managing all documentations related to Organic Certifications and audits, including the maintenance of necessary records. Additionally, you will handle ICS and Tracenet documentations. Supporting the sales team by ensuring all necessary compliances and certifications are met will be a crucial part of your role. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Aluva, Kerala. Relocation or commute to the specified location is required. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience in Business Development Occupations and certifications. A total of 1 year of work experience is preferred. Proficiency in English is a requirement for this role.,

Job Responsibilities: Market Launch Support: Coordinate with various departments to facilitate pre-market launches, conduct studies, and implement post-market improvements. •Provide technical guidance , insights to support sales & marketing teams. Product Innovation and Strategy: Work with R&D teams to identify opportunities for new product innovations or enhancements. Monitor market trends, competitor products, and customer feedback to inform product strategy. Regulatory Compliance and Documentation: Prepare and maintain documentation for regulatory approvals for export and domestic markets. •Liaise with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance wrt policies, Standards Technical Analysis and Reporting: Write detailed technical reports for field trials, laboratory results, and ongoing product studies. •Analyze data to provide actionable insights for product development and improvement. Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the company at seminars, exhibitions, and industry forums. •Build and maintain relationships with universities, technical institutions, and research organizations (private and commercial). Knowledge of Organic Certifications & International Regulations is a MUST Excellent English communication skills is a MUST as this role involves International interactions.