Agronomist - Organic Greenhouse Operations

About the role

A client of Mosiac HR is looking for an experienced Agronomist to lead large-scale organic greenhouse operations in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The role combines strong technical expertise with a commercial mindset.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end organic greenhouse crop production.
• Develop climate-based crop plans and identify high-value crops for local and export markets.
• Optimize irrigation, organic fertigation, climate control and crop health.
• Manage organic pest and disease control.
• Ensure compliance with organic certification standards.
• Lead greenhouse teams and improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor yield, crop cycles, quality, losses and profitability.
• Use production and market data to support scaling and commercial growth.

Required profile

• 7-10+ years of experience in greenhouse, protected cultivation or controlled-environment agriculture.
• Proven experience in commercial-scale organic farming.
• Strong commercial, analytical and leadership skills.
• Preferred: experience with bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, leafy greens, herbs, strawberries, hydroponics or export-oriented agriculture.