State head: Farm Manager Energy Plantation| Odisha

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Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of Contract and Captive farm-level activities across the state to ensure reliable feedstock supply for Bio-Gas Plant.
• Develop and implement state-specific strategies for crop aggregation, logistics, and farm productivity enhancement.
• Monitor yield performance, quality standards, and cost optimization for all farm operations.
  

Farmer & Community Engagement

• Oversee strong relationships with farmers, cooperatives, and FPOs to drive participation in biomass supply and waste-to-energy initiatives.
• Ensure training and capacity-building programs for farmers on sustainable farming, crop residue management, and income diversification.
  

People & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Farm Managers, Farm Supervisors, and other agri-executives across Locations.
• Set clear goals, track performance, and build capabilities for team members.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture.
  

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to company policies, safety standards, and sustainability guidelines in all operations.
• Ability to network with local level stake holders like Village sarpanch, BDO etc.
• Maintain objectivity and confidentiality as required by the situation
• Maintain accurate MIS, dashboards, and periodic reports on farm activities, biomass collection, and financial performance.
• Track and report KPIs related to yield, cost, farmer participation, and supply reliability.
  

Business Development & Strategy

• Support in onboarding new partners/vendors to strengthen the supply chains.
• Provide inputs for state-level strategy and annual operating plans.
• Collaborate with central teams on pilots, technology adoption, and scaling-up successful models.
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of agriculture, crop cycles, and rural ecosystems.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale farm operations and rural supply chains.
• Excellent stakeholder management with farmers, cooperatives, and government bodies.
• Leadership and team management experience with geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and execution skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, MIS tools; exposure to GIS or agri-tech platforms is desirable.
• Crisis Management and Problem-Solving skills adhering to Systems and processes
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness Management, Rural Development, or related field.
• 812 years of experience in farm management, agri-operations, or rural supply chain management, with at least 35 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in working with FPOs, cooperatives, or biomass/agri residue supply chains preferred.
  

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in Indias transition to sustainable energy and rural economic empowerment.
• Lead impact-driven initiatives at the intersection of agriculture, renewable energy, and sustainability.
• Dynamic, purpose-driven work culture with strong focus on innovation and collaboration.