Training Manager - Grapes

Training Manager

– Grape Farming Operations

We are building Maharashtra’s first structured rural labour ecosystem for grape farming. We are looking for a highly driven, field-first

Training Manager (Rural)

to lead skill development, compliance, and quality control across grape farming clusters.

⚠️ This is NOT a desk job. This role requires 80%+ on-ground travel across rural farming zones.

Role Overview

You will lead and mentor 2–3 junior field executives (and scale this team over time). You will own: Labour compliance & governance Skill assessment & certification Training module creation On-ground quality control Safety & transport audits Labour standardisation across clusters

You are responsible for building discipline, skill depth, and execution quality across hundreds of labourers.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Governance

Ensure 100% KYC completion of Mukaddams & labour teams Enforce zero minors working policy Ensure no pregnant women are engaged in heavy farm labour Monitor and audit compliance adherence across clusters Build structured reporting systems for field compliance Skill Assessment & Certification

Conduct on-ground skill audits across grape farming activities such as: Viralni Pruning Pasting Tying Pasting Thinning

Categorise labour teams as: Fully Skilled Semi-skilled Unskilled

Build transparent evaluation benchmarks and maintain skill database.

Training Content Development

Develop structured, activity-wise training modules Create PPTs, visual manuals, and video-based learning material Capture real on-ground footage for contextual training Standardise SOPs for each grape farming activity

Upskilling Framework

Design roadmap to convert unskilled labour into certified skilled labour Build measurable performance benchmarks Implement assessment-based certification model Improve cluster productivity through structured skill progression

Safety & Transport Audits

Audit transport facilities used by Mukaddam teams Create and enforce transport safety checklist Identify vehicle risks, overloading, and unsafe practices Build standard safety protocols for labour movement

On-ground QC & Best Practices

Identify and document best practices in grape farming operations Enforce grooming, discipline, and professional standards Improve productivity through structured training and monitoring Ensure cluster-level quality consistency

Who This Role Is For

Highly disciplined field leader Comfortable working in rural Maharashtra Fluent in Marathi Strong agronomy understanding of grapes Comfortable managing labour teams Comfortable with travel-heavy role

This is an opportunity to build the training backbone of a large-scale rural labour network. If you are serious about transforming rural execution quality — not just advising from an office — we want to speak to you.