Jobs at Bridgemead Limited

Role Overview

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all operational functions across plantation, processing, and distribution.
• The COO drives operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability while ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across plantation, milling, refining, and logistics.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business goals.
• Drive cost optimization and operational efficiency across all units.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor production performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance to manage budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Lead and supervise senior operational managers and departmental heads.
• Optimize supply chain and distribution processes.
• Establish and track operational KPIs and performance metrics.
• Support business expansion, investments, and strategic initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production Efficiency Rate > 90% monthly
• Cost Reduction Achievement > 15% annually
• Operational Downtime < 5% monthly
• Yield per Hectare Growth > 10% annually
• Supply Chain Efficiency > 90%
• HSE Compliance Rate = 100%
• Revenue Growth Contribution > 20% annually.

Requirements/Qualifications
Educational Qualifications:

• MSc, BSc or HND in Agriculture, Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields.

Professional Certifications:

• MBA or relevant executive management certification (preferred).

Experience Requirement:

• Minimum of 15+ years experience in operations management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within agribusiness or manufacturing.

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Responsibilities

• Develop and implement best-practice agronomic strategies for oil palm cultivation, from nursery to harvest.
• Supervise planting programs, spacing, field layout, and plantation maintenance across all estates.
• Monitor crop health and respond to pest, disease, and nutrient deficiencies with evidence-based interventions.
• Conduct regular soil and leaf sampling and analysis.
• Formulate and supervise fertilizer programs tailored to field-specific needs.
• Ensure efficient nutrient application and soil improvement strategies.
• Design and manage integrated pest and disease control programs.
• Implement sustainable weed control strategies and herbicide safety protocols.
• Establish and monitor yield targets per hectare.
• Supervise bunch census and provide accurate yield forecasts.
• Ensure timely harvesting and efficient evacuation of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) to the mill.
• Plan and maintain field roads, drainage, and other essential infrastructure.
• Supervise use and maintenance of plantation equipment and mechanization tools.
• Manage plantation logistics in coordination with mill and transport teams.
• Ensure all agricultural practices comply with local environmental regulations.
• Promote reforestation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable land use.
• Lead certification processes and stakeholder audits.
• Design and conduct regular training programs to upgrade team capabilities.
• Monitor Labor productivity and enforce HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards.
• Integrate digital tools (GIS, drones, ERP systems) into plantation monitoring and planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, AgricultureEngineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Agriculture, Business Administration,or related field(preferred).

Experience:

• 10-15years of experience in Agricultural management.
• Proven track record of success in Agricultural operations.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Agricultural industry trends and best practices.

Desirable Certifications:

• Certified Professional Agronomist(CPA).
• Certified Crop Advisor(CCA).
• Certified Agricultural Consultant (CAC).
• Other relevant agricultural certifications.