Propagation Manager At SOEX Flora In Takawe Maharashtra

Job Description

Reports To: Farm Manager / Sr. VP
Company: SOEX Flora Pvt. Ltd. (A Fazlani Group of Company)

About SOEX Flora

Soex Flora is one of the largest grower and exporter of semi-organic premium quality fair flowers from India. Accredited with MPS and Sedex Certificates Soex Flora is dedicated to serve the global market with the flowers that are grown meticulously to comply with the International Standards. 

Sprawling over 50 hectares of land in the heart of Maharashtra, our technologically equipped Green Houses produce a wide range of Dutch Rose varieties throughout the year for International and domestic market. 

On our 20th anniversary we have inaugurated our plants propagation nursery to supply best quality Top Graft Rose plants across the globe & India!!!

http://www.soexflora.com

Job Purpose:

To manage and supervise the entire propagation process of floriculture crops—ensuring healthy, disease-free, uniform plant material that supports the farm’s production goals. The Propagation Manager plays a critical role in initiating crop cycles efficiently and on schedule.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, Floriculture or Plant Science.

• 5–8 years’ experience in nursery or propagation management in floriculture or horticulture industry.

• Experience in rose, or exotic flower propagation is highly preferred.

Key Skills:

• Deep knowledge of vegetative propagation (cuttings), grafting, or seed propagation.

• Ability to diagnose early plant health issues.

• Leadership & team coordination.

• Planning & organizational skills.

• Working knowledge of misting systems, trays, greenhouse environments.

• Basic computer skills for report generation.

Key Responsibilities:

 1. Propagation Planning & Execution

• Develop and implement weekly/monthly propagation schedules aligned with crop plans.

• Supervise all propagation activities: cutting preparation, rooting, media selection, and transplanting.

• Ensure optimal rooting conditions: temperature, humidity, light, misting, and ventilation.

• Select appropriate media mixes (cocopeat, perlite, vermiculite, etc.) and container systems (trays, plugs).

 2. Plant Health & Hygiene

• Implement and monitor hygiene protocols to ensure a disease-free nursery environment.

• Work closely with IPM (Integrated Pest Management) team for proactive pest/disease control.

• Conduct routine inspections for fungal/bacterial infections and take corrective action.

3. Nursery Staff Supervision

• Lead and train nursery workers on best practices for cutting handling, planting, and sanitation.

• Assign daily tasks and supervise propagation team performance.

• Train staff on identification of poor-quality material and proper disposal methods.

 4. Record Keeping & Reporting

• Maintain detailed records of:

  • Mother plant usage

  • Cutting success rates

  • Rooting timelines

  • Transplant readiness

• Report to Production Head weekly on nursery status and issues.

 5. Inventory & Resource Management

• Monitor availability and quality of propagation inputs: trays, media, misting nozzles, rooting hormones, etc.

• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely replenishment.

• Forecast input requirements based on crop planning.

 6. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure propagation quality meets internal and export quality standards.

• Follow certification protocols (if under audit for Global G.A.P., SMETA, etc.).

• Monitor and report variances in survival rates or disease outbreaks.