Red Otter Farms
Website:
redotterfarms.in
Job details:
Farm Production Manager: Vegetables & Protected Cultivation
Location: Kotabagh, Uttarakhand
About Red Otter FarmsAt Red Otter Farms, we're building one of India's leading clean-food brands.
We grow premium, chemical-free vegetables using modern farming practices with a focus on taste, nutrition and sustainability. Our produce reaches homes and chefs who value exceptional quality and freshness.
Our core crops include tomatoes, cucumbers, leafy greens and seasonal vegetables grown through protected cultivation and open-field production. As we scale, we're looking for a Farm Production Manager who can take complete ownership of production and help us build world-class farm operations.
Role OverviewThe Farm Production Manager will be responsible for planning, executing and continuously improving all farm production activities.
This is a planning + management role requiring both technical expertise and operational excellence. You will work closely with the founders to ensure consistent quality and efficient production.
Key Responsibilities
Crop Planning & Production- Prepare annual and seasonal crop plans
- Manage crop calendars for tomatoes, cucumbers and seasonal vegetables
- Ensure optimum crop rotation and production planning
Farm Operations- Implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Monitor crop health and diagnose nutrient, pest and disease issues
- Ensure all SOPs are followed consistently
Team Management- Lead and supervise farm supervisors
- Train farm staff on best practices
Production & Quality- Monitor yields and productivity
- Ensure high-quality harvesting, grading and post-harvest handling
- Minimise losses and improve farm efficiency
- Maintain production records and inventory
Data & Reporting- Maintain farm production records
- Provide weekly production reports and improvement plans
Qualifications- B.Sc. Agriculture / B.Sc. Horticulture
- M.Sc. Agriculture or Horticulture is an advantage
Experience- 2-4 years of experience in commercial vegetable production
- Experience with tomatoes, cucumbers and other vine crops is essential
- Experience in protected cultivation, polyhouses or hydroponics is preferred
- Experience leading farm teams is required
SkillsWe're looking for someone who:
- Has strong practical knowledge of vegetable production
- Can identify and manage crop pests and diseases
- Is organised and data-driven
- Has strong people-management skills
- Is comfortable using Excel or other farm record-keeping tools
- Takes ownership and enjoys solving problems on the ground
What Success Looks Like
Within the first year, you will:
- Improve production planning and execution
- Increase yield consistency
- Reduce production losses
- Strengthen farm SOPs
- Deliver consistent, high-quality produce throughout the season
Why Join Red Otter Farms?You'll be joining a fast-growing food brand that believes great farming creates great food.
This is an opportunity to work directly with the founders, take ownership of production, and help build one of India's premium and growing fresh produce companies.
If you're passionate about commercial vegetable farming and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please send your resume along with a brief note describing your experience in vegetable production and the crops you've managed - founders@redotterfarms.in
Salary: 4L - 5.5L per annum (depending on experience)
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