🌱 Deputy Managing Director / Chief Operating Officer (COO) @ BBSSL – Lead India's Seed Cooperative Revolution

The Deputy Managing Director (DMD) / Chief Operating Officer (COO) shall function as the second-in-command of the organisation and work closely with the Managing Director in providing strategic leadership, strengthening institutional governance, driving business growth and ensuring operational excellence across the organisation.

The incumbent is expected to provide leadership across business operations while contributing to policy formulation, organisational development and long-term strategic planning.

• Assisting the Managing Director in strategic planning, business expansion and organisational development
• Providing executive leadership across the seed value chain including production, procurement, processing, quality assurance, inventory management, logistics, marketing and distribution
• Driving operational excellence, productivity improvement and process standardisation across all business functions
• Strengthening corporate governance, internal controls, risk management and regulatory compliance
• Leading digital transformation, business process improvement and technology-enabled modernisation initiatives
• Developing business strategies for sustainable growth, profitability and market expansion
• Building strong partnerships with member cooperatives, farmers, FPOs, State Seed Corporations, Government agencies, research institutions and other stakeholders
• Monitoring organisational performance through measurable business and operational indicators
• Supporting the Board of Directors and Managing Director in implementation of strategic initiatives and organisational policies
• Developing leadership capability and fostering a high-performance organisational culture

📚 Educational Qualification

Essential:

• Postgraduate Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Sciences, Agribusiness Management, Rural Management, Business Administration, Management or any allied discipline from a recognised University / Institution

Desirable:

• MBA / PGDM in Agribusiness, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Finance or Strategic Management
• Additional qualifications in Cooperative Management, Public Administration, Corporate Governance or related fields shall be an added advantage

⭐ Experience

• Minimum 20 (Twenty) years of progressively responsible professional experience
• At least 10 (Ten) years in senior executive or leadership positions
• Demonstrated experience as Plant Head / Business Head / Head of Operations with P&L responsibilities
• Significant experience in the seed sector, including exposure to seed production, procurement, processing, quality assurance, marketing, distribution or allied agricultural value chains
• Demonstrated experience in managing large, multi-location organisations with diverse teams and business operations
• Proven experience in strategic planning, institutional development, organisational transformation and business growth
• Experience of working with Government organisations, cooperative institutions, public sector undertakings or large private enterprises shall be desirable
• Experience in implementing systems, governance frameworks, digital transformation initiatives or enterprise-wide business improvements shall be an added advantage

📅 Age

• Preferably not exceeding 58 (Fifty-eight) years as on the last date of receipt of applications
• Relaxation in age may be considered for exceptionally qualified and experienced candidates at the discretion of the Competent Authority

• Selection shall be based on evaluation of academic qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated leadership capability and personal interaction before a duly constituted Selection Committee
• BBSSL reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on organisational requirements and may not call all applicants for the selection process
• The decision of the Competent Authority shall be final and binding

📧 Application Process

• Submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with a covering letter specifically highlighting suitability for the position
• Applications must be submitted within 15 (Fifteen) days from the date of publication of this advertisement

📁 Important Notes

• NOC Required: Candidates already employed in Government / Public Sector / Cooperative organisations must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer at the time of interview
• Incomplete Applications: Those not in the prescribed format shall be summarily rejected
• No Postal Delays: BBSSL shall not be responsible for any postal delay or loss of applications in transit