Field Operations Executive – Banana Fruit Care (Solapur Cluster)

Key Responsibilities Labour Operations - Coordinate daily deployment of labour teams across assigned farms. - Ensure timely attendance and productivity of field workers. - Monitor labour accommodation and field readiness before deployment. - Conduct regular field visits to audit work quality and compliance with SOPs. - Support supervisors and labour teams in resolving operational challenges. Farmer Relationship Management - Build and maintain strong relationships with banana farmers. - Ensure farmers are informed about scheduled activities and work timelines. - Resolve first-level farmer complaints and operational issues. - Collect farmer feedback and share improvement recommendations. Field Operations - Supervise banana fruit care activities such as bunch covering, bagging, dehandling, bunch spraying, propping, and other crop-stage interventions. - Ensure activities are completed according to company quality standards. - Monitor execution timelines and maintain service quality. - Report operational deviations and recommend corrective actions. Reporting & Documentation - Maintain accurate attendance, deployment, and field activity records. - Update daily reports through the Phala mobile application. - Monitor labour productivity and service completion. - Report supply-demand gaps, operational risks, and escalation cases to the Operations Manager. Process Compliance - Ensure adherence to company SOPs and operational guidelines. - Promote consistent usage of the Phala application among field teams. - Maintain discipline, safety, and operational standards across assigned clusters. Requirements Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related field (preferred). - Diploma or relevant field experience will also be considered. Experience - 1–4 years of experience in agricultural field operations, banana cultivation, horticulture, or rural operations. - Experience managing field teams, labour, or farmer-facing operations is preferred. Required Skills - Good understanding of banana crop lifecycle and fruit care practices. - Knowledge of banana-growing regions in Solapur and nearby areas. - Strong field coordination and team management skills. - Excellent communication in Marathi and Hindi. - Ability to resolve operational issues independently. - Comfortable using smartphones and mobile applications for reporting. - Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Additional Requirements - Own two-wheeler with a valid driving licence. - Willingness to travel extensively across Solapur, Tembhurni, Akluj, Indapur, and nearby villages. - Comfortable working in field-based environments. Preferred Skills - Experience supervising agricultural labour teams. - Familiarity with banana fruit care activities and harvesting operations. - Experience working with farmers, FPOs, or agri-tech companies. - Knowledge of digital agriculture or field management applications.