Supervisor - Oyster and Exotic Mushroom Production

Company Description

Shambhala Samathvam शम्भला समत्वम्, located in Bengaluru, promotes ethical and natural businesses, as well as traditional natural production methods. Shambhala Samathvam aims to uplift the community and strive for shared prosperity.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Supervisor in Oyster and Exotic Mushroom Production at Shambhala Samathvam शम्भला समत्वम् in Bengaluru. The Supervisor will oversee daily operations, including cultivation, harvesting, and quality control of oyster and exotic mushrooms. Responsibilities also include managing production schedules, training workers, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in mushroom cultivation and production
• Knowledge of Elm oyster and exotic mushroom varieties
• Supervisory experience in agricultural or horticultural settings
• Understanding of safety protocols and compliance standards
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and quality control
• Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or related field is a plus

We have the land and capital, just looking for the right person to produce they should just be trustworthy and also have initiative and be proactive.

We already have a startup facility of 1200 sqft fruiting room and 400 sqft spawning room with automated humidity control.

With the right candidate to lead this we have capital and land to expand even to 20000 sqft for mushroom production of various types for edible and gourmet use.

Mushrooms we are interested in are Elm Oyster, Shitake, Lions Mane, King Oyster and other edible and gourmet mushrooms that can be sold in the Bangalore area.

We are looking for:

Non-negotiable:

Integrity

Accountability

Drive and energy and self starter and proactive

Empathetic attitude even to the lowest level employees including farm labourers

Not a yes man but brave and confident enough to contradict and provide correct advice to management decisions that may be made without proper analysis

Negotiable:

At least 3 years hands on experience in a combination of the below or at least 60% of the below:

Experience in marketing produce of mushrooms

Experience in sourcing raw material required of mushroom spawn and raw material for different types of mushrooms like Elm Oyster, Shitake, Lions Mane and other edible and gourmet mushrooms.

Production experience of mushrooms and raw material preparation for different types of mushrooms like Elm Oyster, Shitake, Lions Mane, King Oyster and other edible and gourmet mushrooms.

Written knowledge of English and reading and speaking knowledge of Kannada

Experience in basic accounting and record keeping

Degree not required even diploma or 12th pass with 1st class will do main thing is satisfying the above requirements and having the relevant experience.

Candidate will need to do a test before we even begin to interview them. The test will check for the above non-negotiable characteristics we have mentioned.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

A single room accommodation can be provided on the farm.

After 6 months probation if hired permanently:

Health insurance will be provided to candidate and spouse, children and parents

Term insurance of Rs 1 crore will be provided

Interested candidates can apply to https://shambhala.farm/contact-us/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay
• Performance bonus

Education:

• Higher Secondary(12th Pass) (Preferred)

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mushroom Production: 3 years (Required)
• Total work: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Mushroom Training Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bangalore, Karnataka (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bangalore, Karnataka: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person