About this role
Assistant Manager Horticulture
Raffles Udaipur, Udaipur, India
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Assistant Manager Horticulture to join our team in Udaipur, India. In this role, you will support the management of horticultural operations, overseeing daily activities, supervising staff, and ensuring the highest standards of plant cultivation and care. You will play a key role in optimizing productivity while maintaining quality and sustainability across all horticultural operations.
- Supervise and coordinate horticultural staff to ensure efficient execution of cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting activities
- Monitor plant health, growth, and development; identify and address pest and disease issues promptly
- Manage soil preparation, nutrient management, and irrigation systems to optimize growing conditions
- Implement and enforce quality control standards and best practices in horticultural operations
- Assist in planning and scheduling seasonal planting, maintenance, and harvesting activities
- Maintain accurate records of crop performance, resource utilization, and operational metrics
- Conduct regular inspections of facilities, equipment, and growing areas to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards
- Support training and development initiatives for horticultural staff
- Collaborate with senior management to identify process improvements and implement operational efficiencies
- Manage inventory of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other horticultural supplies
- Troubleshoot operational challenges and implement corrective actions
Qualifications
- Proven experience in horticultural operations, plant cultivation, or related agricultural field
- Strong knowledge of plant care, crop management, and horticultural best practices
- Demonstrated experience in pest and disease management
- Proficiency in soil management and nutrient application techniques
- Experience in team supervision and staff management
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in maintaining operational records and data management
- Knowledge of sustainable and modern horticultural techniques (preferred)
- Experience with budget management and resource planning (preferred)
- Computer literacy and familiarity with agricultural management software (preferred)
- Ability to work in outdoor environments and handle physical demands of horticultural operations