MUSHROOM GROWER

Job Summary:

The General Manager (GM) Mushroom Farm will be responsible for overall management, operations, profitability, and expansion of mushroom cultivation activities. The role involves strategic planning, production management, quality control, team leadership, marketing coordination, and ensuring high yield with cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operations Management

• Oversee end-to-end mushroom cultivation processes (Button, Oyster, Milky, Shiitake, etc.).
• Supervise composting/substrate preparation, spawning, incubation, cropping, harvesting, and post-harvest handling.
• Monitor environmental parameters (temperature, humidity, CO levels, ventilation).
• Ensure optimal production planning to meet monthly and annual targets.

2. Strategic Planning & Expansion

• Develop business strategies to increase productivity and profitability.
• Plan farm expansion, automation, and modernization initiatives.
• Implement new cultivation technologies and best practices.

3. Quality & Compliance

• Maintain hygiene, bio-security, and contamination control protocols.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and government regulations.
• Maintain quality standards for domestic and export markets.

4. Financial & Cost Control

• Prepare annual budgets and monitor operational costs.
• Optimize resource utilization (labor, raw materials, utilities).
• Control production cost per kg and improve yield efficiency.

5. Team Leadership

• Lead and manage farm managers, supervisors, and labor teams.
• Conduct training programs for technical and operational staff.
• Build a performance-driven work culture.

6. Marketing & Sales Coordination

• Coordinate with sales and marketing teams for demand forecasting.
• Develop distribution channels and institutional tie-ups.
• Monitor pricing strategies and competitor analysis.

7. Reporting & MIS

• Prepare production reports, yield analysis, and performance dashboards.
• Submit monthly operational and financial reports to management.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors / Master’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agribusiness, or related field.
• 10–20+ years of experience in mushroom cultivation..
• Strong knowledge of composting, climate control systems, and disease management.

Key Skills:

• Farm Operations Management
• Production Planning & Yield Optimization
• Budgeting & Cost Control
• Quality Assurance
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Market Understanding