Supervisor

Maldivian Mermaid; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Maldivian Mermaid Private Limited is seeking a Farm Supervisor to oversee open-field and polyhouse operations in Bengaluru. You will supervise farm workers, allocate manpower for seeding, transplanting, spraying, and harvesting, and ensure daily tasks align with work plans.

Reporting to the Junior Agronomist, you will monitor attendance, enforce safety guidelines, coordinate with the agronomist on daily plans, and maintain discipline and smooth execution of farming activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field.
• Experience supervising farm workers and coordinating field operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage farm workers across open-field and polyhouse operations.
• Allocate manpower for seeding, transplanting, spraying, harvesting, and field prep.
• Coordinate with Junior Agronomist to follow daily work plans.
• Monitor attendance, productivity and task completion.
• Ensure safety guidelines and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Report progress and manpower requirements daily.

Skills

Manpower planning

Farm supervision

Open-field farming

Polyhouse farming

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture

Job description

Farm Supervisor – Open Field & Polyhouse

Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or a related field. Practical experience in farm operations and manpower supervision is preferred.

Job Summary

The Farm Supervisor will be responsible for managing and coordinating manpower involved in daily farming operations across open-field farms and polyhouse units (PH 1, PH 2 and PH 3). The role involves ensuring efficient execution of agricultural activities as per the instructions and work plans provided by the Junior Agronomist.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage farm workers involved in daily open-field and polyhouse operations.
• Allocate manpower for seeding, transplanting, spraying, harvesting, field preparation and other farming activities.
• Ensure daily farm activities are completed as per the schedule and instructions provided by the Junior Agronomist.
• Monitor worker attendance, productivity and task completion.
• Ensure effective utilization of manpower, tools and farming equipment.
• Coordinate with the Junior Agronomist regarding daily work plans and operational requirements.
• Ensure workers follow appropriate agricultural practices and safety guidelines.
• Monitor cleanliness and upkeep of open-field and polyhouse areas.
• Report daily work progress, operational challenges and manpower requirements.
• Maintain discipline and ensure smooth execution of all farming operations.

Required Skills

• Agricultural graduate with a good understanding of farming operations.
• Knowledge of open-field farming and polyhouse cultivation practices.
• Ability to supervise and manage farm workers.
• Good manpower planning and coordination skills.
• Practical knowledge of seeding, transplanting, spraying and harvesting.
• Good communication, problem-solving and team management skills.
• Willingness to work in both outdoor farm and polyhouse environments.

Reporting Structure

• Farm Supervisor: Manpower management and execution of daily farming operations across open-field and polyhouse units.