Oil Palm Plantation Manager at Edgewood Consulting

Responsibilities

• Assuming leadership responsibility in ensuring infrastructure and supporting units are well equipped.
• Working closely with other department heads of the company to facilitate cost effective operation.
• Providing leadership and strategic guidance to all Agriculture aspects (R&D, Development, Harvesting, Processing and Maintenance).
• Actively involved in the business’ ground operations.
• Involved in the planning and execution of the company’s expansion plan.
• Oversees the daily operations of the estate – be responsible for the human capital development, asset utilization and preservation and operational performance.
• Inspecting the plantations and prepare submission written report after each visit detailing the state and conditions of all aspects of the estate together with necessary recommendation.
• Provide recommendations on all agricultural aspects of the development and operation of the estates conformance to best developed practices.
• Ensure all plantations are within the framework of Environment policies and responsibilities.
• Ensure all work operations in safe and responsible manner
• Planning and managing estate budget to ensure operating expenses and profitability are maximized.
• Build relationship with key stakeholders and also local government and community around the estate.

Qualifications / Experience

• Degree in Agriculture / Forestry / Science & Technology or any related field.
• Proven working Experience in managing Palm oil plantations.
• Solid Technical Background with understanding in a Palm Oil Mill.
• Interpersonal, Strong Leadership, Problem-Solving and Time Management Skills
• Basic Agronomic Knowledge and Farming Practices
• Ability to work and live in the remote areas of the farm.