Farm Manager Aquaculture

Company Description

Affy Parenterals is a certified pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India, with over 28 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. The company operates multiple manufacturing units along with printing and packaging units, producing over 8,000 pharmaceutical brands for more than 1,000 customers worldwide. Affy specialises in a wide range of pharmaceutical formulations, focusing on delivering quality products at affordable prices. Key product categories include oncology, injectables, soft and hard gelatin capsules, tablets, nutraceuticals, and diagnostic solutions.

Going forward, Affy Group is expanding its horizon into the Aquaculture & Agriculture Industry, leveraging its extensive manufacturing expertise to drive innovation and diversification.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Farm Manager to oversee our advanced aquaculture operations in Ujina, Haryana. This is a full-time, on-site role, located in Ujina, Haryana (District-Nuh), which is pivotal in managing the end-to-end production of Sea Bass, Shrimp, Rohu, and Scampi using cutting-edge technology, specifically In-Pond Raceway Systems (IPRS) and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS).

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise in intensive fish farming, biological monitoring, and system maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Management: Oversee the complete lifecycle, from fingerling stocking and grading to harvesting and post-harvest logistics.
• System Oversight: Manage and optimise the daily operations of IPRS and RAS, ensuring peak efficiency of filtration, aeration, and water circulation components.
• Water Quality Monitoring: Conduct rigorous daily testing of water parameters (DO, pH, Ammonia, Nitrates, Temperature) and implement immediate corrective actions to maintain an optimal environment.
• Biosecurity & Health: Implement strict biosecurity protocols to prevent disease outbreaks. Diagnose fish health issues and manage feeding regimes to maximise Growth Rate (SGR) and minimise Food Conversion Ratio (FCR).
• Inventory & Data Logging: Maintain meticulous records of feed consumption, growth charts, mortality rates, and chemical usage. Manage procurement of farm inputs.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and train on-site farm labourers and technicians, ensuring a culture of safety and precision.
• Maintenance: Coordinate routine and emergency repairs for pumps, blowers, sensors, and backup power systems to ensure 24/7 operational continuity.

If you feel like you fit the role and are excited to take on this opportunity, please share your CV and a brief cover letter at - Email Address - [Confidential Information], mentioning Farm Manager - Aquaculture in the subject line.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team and will reach out to the shortlisted candidates.