Company Introduction :

Varaha is an end-to-end carbon project developer focused on nature based solutions such as regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, mangrove and biochar projects that support smallholder land stewards at scale. In our second year of operation we are removing and avoiding more than 1 Million tons of CO2 and distributing the majority of the revenues to more than 100,000 smallholder land stewards in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Our in-house best in class MRV technology includes a bio-geo-chemical model for soil carbon, remote sensing and machine learning and uses soil samples for calibration. Backed by leading global investors, our founding and management team comes with a stellar track record of successfully scaling projects and products to millions of smallholder land stewards at leading agri and tech businesses.

Position: Plant Manager – Biochar

About the Role

The Biochar Plant Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the biochar production facility, including plant operations, team building, biomass sourcing, and procurement. This role requires strong operational leadership to ensure efficient production, quality control, and smooth supply chain management for biomass and plant inputs.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations & Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the biochar production plant.

• Ensure efficient operation of pyrolysis units and maintain optimal production levels.

• Monitor plant performance, maintenance schedules, and safety compliance.

• Implement SOPs for plant operations and ensure adherence to quality standards.

Plant Commissioning & Setup

• Lead the commissioning and operational setup of the biochar plant.

• Coordinate with engineering teams, vendors, and contractors during installation and commissioning of pyrolysis units.

• Ensure plant systems, machinery, and safety processes are tested and operational before full-scale production.

• Develop SOPs and operational guidelines during the commissioning phase.

Team Setup & Leadership

• Recruit, train, and manage plant staff including operators, supervisors, and field coordinators.

• Establish clear workflows, responsibilities, and reporting structures.

• Ensure team productivity, safety, and operational discipline.

Biomass Sourcing & Supply Management

• Identify and onboard farmers, aggregators, and FPOs for sustainable biomass sourcing.

• Ensure continuous supply of quality biomass feedstock for plant operations.

• Monitor storage, moisture control, and biomass inventory management.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Manage procurement of plant equipment, spare parts, and operational materials.

• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for timely availability of inputs.

• Optimize procurement processes to ensure cost efficiency and quality.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational regulations.

• Maintain operational records, production data, and inventory reports.

• Provide periodic updates on plant performance and operational metrics to leadership.

Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills

• Plant Operations Management

• Biomass Supply Chain Management

• Team Leadership

• Procurement & Vendor Management

• Process Optimization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or related field.

• Experience in industrial plant operations, biomass processing, or manufacturing is preferred.

Experience

• 4–8 years of experience in plant operations, manufacturing, or industrial project management.

• Experience working with agriculture supply chains or biomass sourcing will be an advantage.

What we offer

Join a small, ambitious, and international team and enjoy the following benefits: 

• Competitive salary and benefits package (ESOP)

• Key role in shaping a fast-growing climate tech startup 

• Support for learning & professional development 

• A culture of undogmatic, unbureaucratic creativity and collaboration
  

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Varaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

If you are interested in becoming a part of this venture, then we would love to know your story, write to us at careers@varahaag.com